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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.83, 1,348.41 and 313.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.83, 1,348.41 and 313.98 is: 471.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.83 : 1,348.41 = 313.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.83/1,348.41 = 313.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.83x = 1,348.41 × 313.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.83x = 423,369.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,369.89/898.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.02

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