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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.24, 1,347.25 and 313.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.24, 1,347.25 and 313.14 is: 469.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.24 : 1,347.25 = 313.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.24/1,347.25 = 313.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.24x = 1,347.25 × 313.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.24x = 421,877.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,877.87/898.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.67

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