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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.89, 1,346.38 and 281.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.89, 1,346.38 and 281.66 is: 422.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.89 : 1,346.38 = 281.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.89/1,346.38 = 281.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.89x = 1,346.38 × 281.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.89x = 379,221.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,221.39/897.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.35

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