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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898, 1,347.18 and 281.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898, 1,347.18 and 281.68 is: 422.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898 : 1,347.18 = 281.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898/1,347.18 = 281.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898x = 1,347.18 × 281.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898x = 379,473.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,473.66/898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.58

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