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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.24, 1,346.92 and 282

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.24, 1,346.92 and 282 is: 422.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.24 : 1,346.92 = 282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.24/1,346.92 = 282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.24x = 1,346.92 × 282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.24x = 379,831.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,831.44/898.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.86

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