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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.91, 1,346.97 and 281.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.91, 1,346.97 and 281.77 is: 422.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.91 : 1,346.97 = 281.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.91/1,346.97 = 281.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.91x = 1,346.97 × 281.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.91x = 379,535.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,535.74/897.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.69

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