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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.53, 1,346.99 and 321.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.53, 1,346.99 and 321.27 is: 481.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.53 : 1,346.99 = 321.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.53/1,346.99 = 321.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.53x = 1,346.99 × 321.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.53x = 432,745.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,745.87/898.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.62

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