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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.57, 1,347.84 and 490.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.57, 1,347.84 and 490.31 is: 735.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.57 : 1,347.84 = 490.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.57/1,347.84 = 490.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.57x = 1,347.84 × 490.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.57x = 660,851.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,851.47/898.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.45

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