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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.46, 1,347.75 and 313.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.46, 1,347.75 and 313.43 is: 470.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.46 : 1,347.75 = 313.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.46/1,347.75 = 313.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.46x = 1,347.75 × 313.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.46x = 422,425.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,425.28/898.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.17

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