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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.04, 1,346.09 and 312.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.04, 1,346.09 and 312.48 is: 468.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.04 : 1,346.09 = 312.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.04/1,346.09 = 312.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.04x = 1,346.09 × 312.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.04x = 420,624.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,624.64/898.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.38

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