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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.06, 1,346.16 and 320.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.06, 1,346.16 and 320.50 is: 480.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.06 : 1,346.16 = 320.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.06/1,346.16 = 320.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.06x = 1,346.16 × 320.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.06x = 431,444.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,444.28/898.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.42

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