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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.17, 1,346.06 and 435.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.17, 1,346.06 and 435.03 is: 651.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.17 : 1,346.06 = 435.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.17/1,346.06 = 435.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.17x = 1,346.06 × 435.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.17x = 585,569.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,569.75/898.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.96

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