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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.02, 1,346.76 and 281.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.02, 1,346.76 and 281.88 is: 422.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.02 : 1,346.76 = 281.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.02/1,346.76 = 281.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.02x = 1,346.76 × 281.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.02x = 379,624.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,624.71/898.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.74

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