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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.31, 1,347.54 and 282.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.31, 1,347.54 and 282.00 is: 423.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.31 : 1,347.54 = 282.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.31/1,347.54 = 282.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.31x = 1,347.54 × 282.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.31x = 380,002.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,002.70/898.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.02

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