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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.36, 1,347.05 and 281.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.36, 1,347.05 and 281.90 is: 422.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.36 : 1,347.05 = 281.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.36/1,347.05 = 281.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.36x = 1,347.05 × 281.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.36x = 379,733.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,733.40/898.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.70

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