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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.28, 1,346.58 and 321.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.28, 1,346.58 and 321.08 is: 481.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.28 : 1,346.58 = 321.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.28/1,346.58 = 321.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.28x = 1,346.58 × 321.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.28x = 432,359.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,359.91/898.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.32

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