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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.13, 1,347.00 and 321.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.13, 1,347.00 and 321.01 is: 481.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.13 : 1,347.00 = 321.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.13/1,347.00 = 321.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.13x = 1,347.00 × 321.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.13x = 432,395.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,395.90/898.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.44

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