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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.42, 1,347.64 and 321.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.42, 1,347.64 and 321.28 is: 481.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.42 : 1,347.64 = 321.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.42/1,347.64 = 321.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.42x = 1,347.64 × 321.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.42x = 432,969.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,969.78/898.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.92

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