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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.36, 1,347.78 and 313.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.36, 1,347.78 and 313.42 is: 470.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.36 : 1,347.78 = 313.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.36/1,347.78 = 313.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.36x = 1,347.78 × 313.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.36x = 422,421.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,421.21/898.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.21

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