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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.58, 1,347.86 and 282.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.58, 1,347.86 and 282.32 is: 423.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.58 : 1,347.86 = 282.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.58/1,347.86 = 282.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.58x = 1,347.86 × 282.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.58x = 380,530.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,530.17/898.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.48

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