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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.63, 1,348.55 and 321.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.63, 1,348.55 and 321.50 is: 482.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.63 : 1,348.55 = 321.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.63/1,348.55 = 321.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.63x = 1,348.55 × 321.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.63x = 433,558.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,558.83/898.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.47

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