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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.52, 1,347.53 and 411.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.52, 1,347.53 and 411.46 is: 617.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.52 : 1,347.53 = 411.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.52/1,347.53 = 411.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.52x = 1,347.53 × 411.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.52x = 554,454.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,454.69/898.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.08

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