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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.82, 1,348.32 and 282.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.82, 1,348.32 and 282.56 is: 423.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.82 : 1,348.32 = 282.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.82/1,348.32 = 282.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.82x = 1,348.32 × 282.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.82x = 380,981.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,981.30/898.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.87

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