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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.02, 1,346.22 and 435.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.02, 1,346.22 and 435.92 is: 653.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.02 : 1,346.22 = 435.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.02/1,346.22 = 435.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.02x = 1,346.22 × 435.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.02x = 586,837.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,837.49/898.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.48

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