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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.97, 1,347.01 and 320.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.97, 1,347.01 and 320.85 is: 481.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.97 : 1,347.01 = 320.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.97/1,347.01 = 320.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.97x = 1,347.01 × 320.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.97x = 432,179.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,179.82/897.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.29

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