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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898, 1,346.46 and 312.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898, 1,346.46 and 312.68 is: 468.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898 : 1,346.46 = 312.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898/1,346.46 = 312.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898x = 1,346.46 × 312.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898x = 421,011.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,011.11/898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.83

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