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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.61, 1,348.04 and 282.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.61, 1,348.04 and 282.36 is: 423.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.61 : 1,348.04 = 282.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.61/1,348.04 = 282.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.61x = 1,348.04 × 282.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.61x = 380,631.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,631.16/898.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.58

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