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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.94, 1,347.52 and 320.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.94, 1,347.52 and 320.81 is: 481.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.94 : 1,347.52 = 320.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.94/1,347.52 = 320.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.94x = 1,347.52 × 320.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.94x = 432,300.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,300.46/897.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.44

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