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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.45, 1,347.81 and 321.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.45, 1,347.81 and 321.19 is: 481.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.45 : 1,347.81 = 321.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.45/1,347.81 = 321.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.45x = 1,347.81 × 321.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.45x = 432,898.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,898.52/898.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.83

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