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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.80, 1,348.20 and 321.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.80, 1,348.20 and 321.72 is: 482.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.80 : 1,348.20 = 321.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.80/1,348.20 = 321.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.80x = 1,348.20 × 321.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.80x = 433,742.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,742.90/898.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.58

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