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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.46, 1,346.86 and 321.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.46, 1,346.86 and 321.20 is: 481.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.46 : 1,346.86 = 321.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.46/1,346.86 = 321.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.46x = 1,346.86 × 321.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.46x = 432,611.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,611.43/898.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.50

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