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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.92, 1,346.90 and 320.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.92, 1,346.90 and 320.39 is: 480.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.92 : 1,346.90 = 320.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.92/1,346.90 = 320.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.92x = 1,346.90 × 320.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.92x = 431,524.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,524.95/897.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.59

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