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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.23, 1,346.93 and 321.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.23, 1,346.93 and 321.12 is: 481.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.23 : 1,346.93 = 321.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.23/1,346.93 = 321.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.23x = 1,346.93 × 321.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.23x = 432,526.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,526.16/898.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.53

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