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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.68, 1,347.20 and 464.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.68, 1,347.20 and 464.52 is: 696.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.68 : 1,347.20 = 464.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.68/1,347.20 = 464.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.68x = 1,347.20 × 464.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.68x = 625,801.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,801.34/898.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.36

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