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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.16, 1,347.38 and 459.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.16, 1,347.38 and 459.17 is: 688.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.16 : 1,347.38 = 459.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.16/1,347.38 = 459.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.16x = 1,347.38 × 459.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.16x = 618,676.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,676.47/898.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.83

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