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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.43, 1,346.94 and 411.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.43, 1,346.94 and 411.35 is: 616.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.43 : 1,346.94 = 411.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.43/1,346.94 = 411.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.43x = 1,346.94 × 411.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.43x = 554,057.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,057.03/898.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.70

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