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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.46, 1,346.89 and 351.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.46, 1,346.89 and 351.06 is: 526.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.46 : 1,346.89 = 351.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.46/1,346.89 = 351.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.46x = 1,346.89 × 351.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.46x = 472,839.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,839.20/898.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.28

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