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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.20, 1,347.38 and 321.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.20, 1,347.38 and 321.08 is: 481.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.20 : 1,347.38 = 321.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.20/1,347.38 = 321.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.20x = 1,347.38 × 321.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.20x = 432,616.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,616.77/898.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.65

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