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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.68, 1,346.85 and 435.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.68, 1,346.85 and 435.56 is: 652.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.68 : 1,346.85 = 435.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.68/1,346.85 = 435.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.68x = 1,346.85 × 435.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.68x = 586,633.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,633.99/898.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.77

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