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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.96, 1,347.36 and 464.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.96, 1,347.36 and 464.88 is: 697.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.96 : 1,347.36 = 464.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.96/1,347.36 = 464.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.96x = 1,347.36 × 464.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.96x = 626,360.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,360.72/897.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.54

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