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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.60, 1,348.02 and 321.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.60, 1,348.02 and 321.48 is: 482.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.60 : 1,348.02 = 321.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.60/1,348.02 = 321.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.60x = 1,348.02 × 321.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.60x = 433,361.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,361.47/898.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.26

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