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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.16, 1,346.42 and 320.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.16, 1,346.42 and 320.90 is: 481.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.16 : 1,346.42 = 320.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.16/1,346.42 = 320.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.16x = 1,346.42 × 320.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.16x = 432,060.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,060.25/898.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.05

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