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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.83, 1,347.43 and 321.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.83, 1,347.43 and 321.57 is: 482.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.83 : 1,347.43 = 321.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.83/1,347.43 = 321.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.83x = 1,347.43 × 321.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.83x = 433,293.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,293.07/898.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.06

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