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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.83, 1,346.58 and 460.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.83, 1,346.58 and 460.53 is: 689.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.83 : 1,346.58 = 460.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.83/1,346.58 = 460.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.83x = 1,346.58 × 460.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.83x = 620,140.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,140.49/898.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.94

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