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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.61, 1,346.67 and 410.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.61, 1,346.67 and 410.54 is: 615.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.61 : 1,346.67 = 410.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.61/1,346.67 = 410.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.61x = 1,346.67 × 410.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.61x = 552,855.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,855.17/898.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.24

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