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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.28, 1,347.44 and 411

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.28, 1,347.44 and 411 is: 616.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.28 : 1,347.44 = 411 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.28/1,347.44 = 411/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.28x = 1,347.44 × 411
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.28x = 553,797.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,797.84/898.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.51

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