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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.32, 1,346.40 and 411.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.32, 1,346.40 and 411.24 is: 616.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.32 : 1,346.40 = 411.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.32/1,346.40 = 411.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.32x = 1,346.40 × 411.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.32x = 553,693.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,693.54/898.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.37

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