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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.28, 1,347.38 and 281.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.28, 1,347.38 and 281.97 is: 422.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.28 : 1,347.38 = 281.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.28/1,347.38 = 281.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.28x = 1,347.38 × 281.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.28x = 379,919.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,919.33/898.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.94

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