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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.02, 1,346.93 and 312.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.02, 1,346.93 and 312.92 is: 469.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.02 : 1,346.93 = 312.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.02/1,346.93 = 312.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.02x = 1,346.93 × 312.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.02x = 421,479.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,479.77/898.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.34

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