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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.18, 1,346.70 and 313.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.18, 1,346.70 and 313.04 is: 469.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.18 : 1,346.70 = 313.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.18/1,346.70 = 313.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.18x = 1,346.70 × 313.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.18x = 421,570.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,570.97/898.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.36

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