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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.08, 1,347.56 and 404.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.08, 1,347.56 and 404.82 is: 607.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.08 : 1,347.56 = 404.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.08/1,347.56 = 404.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.08x = 1,347.56 × 404.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.08x = 545,524.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,524.80/898.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.44

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