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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.45, 1,347.68 and 282.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.45, 1,347.68 and 282.11 is: 423.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.45 : 1,347.68 = 282.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.45/1,347.68 = 282.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.45x = 1,347.68 × 282.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.45x = 380,187.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,187.97/898.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.16

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