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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.84, 1,348.26 and 313.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.84, 1,348.26 and 313.98 is: 470.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.84 : 1,348.26 = 313.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.84/1,348.26 = 313.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.84x = 1,348.26 × 313.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.84x = 423,326.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,326.67/898.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.97

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