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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.69, 1,348.36 and 313.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.69, 1,348.36 and 313.78 is: 470.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.69 : 1,348.36 = 313.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.69/1,348.36 = 313.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.69x = 1,348.36 × 313.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.69x = 423,090.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,090.21/898.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.78

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