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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.07, 1,346.85 and 312.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.07, 1,346.85 and 312.75 is: 469.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.07 : 1,346.85 = 312.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.07/1,346.85 = 312.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.07x = 1,346.85 × 312.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.07x = 421,227.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,227.34/898.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.04

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