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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.01, 1,345.05 and 434.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.01, 1,345.05 and 434.81 is: 651.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.01 : 1,345.05 = 434.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.01/1,345.05 = 434.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.01x = 1,345.05 × 434.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.01x = 584,841.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,841.19/898.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.26

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