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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.44, 1,346.82 and 350.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.44, 1,346.82 and 350.64 is: 525.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.44 : 1,346.82 = 350.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.44/1,346.82 = 350.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.44x = 1,346.82 × 350.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.44x = 472,248.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,248.96/898.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.63

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