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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.92, 1,348.56 and 321.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.92, 1,348.56 and 321.84 is: 482.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.92 : 1,348.56 = 321.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.92/1,348.56 = 321.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.92x = 1,348.56 × 321.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.92x = 434,020.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,020.55/898.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.82

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