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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.70, 1,347.44 and 411.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.70, 1,347.44 and 411.48 is: 616.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.70 : 1,347.44 = 411.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.70/1,347.44 = 411.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.70x = 1,347.44 × 411.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.70x = 554,442.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,442.55/898.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.94

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