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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.93, 1,347.53 and 465.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.93, 1,347.53 and 465.39 is: 698.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.93 : 1,347.53 = 465.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.93/1,347.53 = 465.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.93x = 1,347.53 × 465.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.93x = 627,124.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,124.66/897.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.41

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