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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.24, 1,346.73 and 458.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.24, 1,346.73 and 458.63 is: 687.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.24 : 1,346.73 = 458.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.24/1,346.73 = 458.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.24x = 1,346.73 × 458.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.24x = 617,650.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,650.78/898.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.63

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