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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.05, 1,347.48 and 404.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.05, 1,347.48 and 404.58 is: 607.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.05 : 1,347.48 = 404.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.05/1,347.48 = 404.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.05x = 1,347.48 × 404.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.05x = 545,163.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,163.46/898.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.05

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