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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.32, 1,347.26 and 321.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.32, 1,347.26 and 321.20 is: 481.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.32 : 1,347.26 = 321.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.32/1,347.26 = 321.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.32x = 1,347.26 × 321.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.32x = 432,731.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,731.57/898.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.71

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