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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.32, 1,347.42 and 282.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.32, 1,347.42 and 282.08 is: 423.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.32 : 1,347.42 = 282.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.32/1,347.42 = 282.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.32x = 1,347.42 × 282.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.32x = 380,080.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,080.23/898.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.10

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