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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.50, 1,347.78 and 321.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.50, 1,347.78 and 321.36 is: 482.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.50 : 1,347.78 = 321.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.50/1,347.78 = 321.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.50x = 1,347.78 × 321.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.50x = 433,122.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,122.58/898.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.05

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