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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898, 1,347 and 320.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898, 1,347 and 320.72 is: 481.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898 : 1,347 = 320.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898/1,347 = 320.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898x = 1,347 × 320.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898x = 432,009.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,009.84/898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.08

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