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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.87, 1,348.45 and 314.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.87, 1,348.45 and 314.03 is: 471.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.87 : 1,348.45 = 314.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.87/1,348.45 = 314.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.87x = 1,348.45 × 314.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.87x = 423,456.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,456.34/898.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.10

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