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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.11, 1,346.35 and 320.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.11, 1,346.35 and 320.85 is: 480.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.11 : 1,346.35 = 320.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.11/1,346.35 = 320.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.11x = 1,346.35 × 320.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.11x = 431,976.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,976.40/898.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.98

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