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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.46, 1,346.60 and 384.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.46, 1,346.60 and 384.38 is: 576.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.46 : 1,346.60 = 384.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.46/1,346.60 = 384.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.46x = 1,346.60 × 384.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.46x = 517,606.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,606.11/898.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.10

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