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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.65, 1,348.17 and 282.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.65, 1,348.17 and 282.42 is: 423.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.65 : 1,348.17 = 282.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.65/1,348.17 = 282.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.65x = 1,348.17 × 282.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.65x = 380,750.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,750.17/898.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.69

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