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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.62, 1,346.30 and 465.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.62, 1,346.30 and 465.27 is: 697.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.62 : 1,346.30 = 465.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.62/1,346.30 = 465.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.62x = 1,346.30 × 465.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.62x = 626,393.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,393.00/898.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.06

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