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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.62, 1,347.12 and 313.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.62, 1,347.12 and 313.23 is: 469.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.62 : 1,347.12 = 313.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.62/1,347.12 = 313.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.62x = 1,347.12 × 313.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.62x = 421,958.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,958.40/898.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.56

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