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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.82, 1,348.03 and 321.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.82, 1,348.03 and 321.70 is: 482.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.82 : 1,348.03 = 321.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.82/1,348.03 = 321.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.82x = 1,348.03 × 321.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.82x = 433,661.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,661.25/898.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.48

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