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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.98, 1,348.64 and 282.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.98, 1,348.64 and 282.86 is: 424.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.98 : 1,348.64 = 282.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.98/1,348.64 = 282.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.98x = 1,348.64 × 282.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.98x = 381,468.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,468.15/898.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.33

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