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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.50, 1,348.14 and 282.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.50, 1,348.14 and 282.30 is: 423.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.50 : 1,348.14 = 282.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.50/1,348.14 = 282.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.50x = 1,348.14 × 282.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.50x = 380,579.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,579.92/898.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.57

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