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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.72, 1,348.31 and 282.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.72, 1,348.31 and 282.44 is: 423.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.72 : 1,348.31 = 282.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.72/1,348.31 = 282.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.72x = 1,348.31 × 282.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.72x = 380,820.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,820.75/898.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.74

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