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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.68, 1,348.02 and 465.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.68, 1,348.02 and 465.96 is: 698.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.68 : 1,348.02 = 465.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.68/1,348.02 = 465.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.68x = 1,348.02 × 465.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.68x = 628,123.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,123.40/898.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.94

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