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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.31, 1,347.03 and 411.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.31, 1,347.03 and 411.05 is: 616.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.31 : 1,347.03 = 411.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.31/1,347.03 = 411.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.31x = 1,347.03 × 411.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.31x = 553,689.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,689.95/898.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.37

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