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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.90, 1,347.06 and 281.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.90, 1,347.06 and 281.60 is: 422.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.90 : 1,347.06 = 281.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.90/1,347.06 = 281.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.90x = 1,347.06 × 281.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.90x = 379,332.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,332.10/897.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.47

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