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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.33, 1,346.68 and 321.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.33, 1,346.68 and 321.07 is: 481.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.33 : 1,346.68 = 321.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.33/1,346.68 = 321.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.33x = 1,346.68 × 321.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.33x = 432,378.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,378.55/898.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.31

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