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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.42, 1,347.18 and 282

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.42, 1,347.18 and 282 is: 422.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.42 : 1,347.18 = 282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.42/1,347.18 = 282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.42x = 1,347.18 × 282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.42x = 379,904.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,904.76/898.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.86

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