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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.03, 1,346.85 and 281.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.03, 1,346.85 and 281.65 is: 422.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.03 : 1,346.85 = 281.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.03/1,346.85 = 281.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.03x = 1,346.85 × 281.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.03x = 379,342.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,342.97/898.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.42

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