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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.58, 1,347.05 and 321.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.58, 1,347.05 and 321.32 is: 481.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.58 : 1,347.05 = 321.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.58/1,347.05 = 321.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.58x = 1,347.05 × 321.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.58x = 432,834.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,834.11/898.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.69

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