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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.40, 1,348.17 and 436.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.40, 1,348.17 and 436.68 is: 655.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.40 : 1,348.17 = 436.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.40/1,348.17 = 436.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.40x = 1,348.17 × 436.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.40x = 588,718.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,718.88/898.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.30

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