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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898, 1,347 and 290

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898, 1,347 and 290 is: 435

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898 : 1,347 = 290 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898/1,347 = 290/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898x = 1,347 × 290
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898x = 390,630
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,630/898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435

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