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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.56, 1,346.64 and 320.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.56, 1,346.64 and 320.72 is: 480.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.56 : 1,346.64 = 320.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.56/1,346.64 = 320.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.56x = 1,346.64 × 320.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.56x = 431,894.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,894.38/898.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.65

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