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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.50, 1,348.38 and 321.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.50, 1,348.38 and 321.39 is: 482.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.50 : 1,348.38 = 321.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.50/1,348.38 = 321.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.50x = 1,348.38 × 321.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.50x = 433,355.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,355.85/898.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.31

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