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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.07, 1,346.94 and 313.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.07, 1,346.94 and 313.07 is: 469.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.07 : 1,346.94 = 313.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.07/1,346.94 = 313.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.07x = 1,346.94 × 313.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.07x = 421,686.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,686.51/898.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.55

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