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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.49, 1,348.07 and 313.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.49, 1,348.07 and 313.55 is: 470.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.49 : 1,348.07 = 313.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.49/1,348.07 = 313.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.49x = 1,348.07 × 313.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.49x = 422,679.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,679.04/898.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.44

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