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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.04, 1,347.18 and 313.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.04, 1,347.18 and 313.08 is: 469.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.04 : 1,347.18 = 313.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.04/1,347.18 = 313.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.04x = 1,347.18 × 313.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.04x = 421,775.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,775.11/898.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.66

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