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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.03, 1,346.23 and 320.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.03, 1,346.23 and 320.77 is: 480.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.03 : 1,346.23 = 320.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.03/1,346.23 = 320.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.03x = 1,346.23 × 320.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.03x = 431,830.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,830.20/898.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.86

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