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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.48, 1,347.13 and 435.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.48, 1,347.13 and 435.34 is: 652.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.48 : 1,347.13 = 435.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.48/1,347.13 = 435.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.48x = 1,347.13 × 435.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.48x = 586,459.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,459.57/898.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.72

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