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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.27, 1,347.32 and 313.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.27, 1,347.32 and 313.22 is: 469.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.27 : 1,347.32 = 313.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.27/1,347.32 = 313.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.27x = 1,347.32 × 313.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.27x = 422,011.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,011.72/898.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.81

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