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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.83, 1,347.77 and 459.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.83, 1,347.77 and 459.61 is: 689.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.83 : 1,347.77 = 459.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.83/1,347.77 = 459.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.83x = 1,347.77 × 459.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.83x = 619,446.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,446.35/898.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.17

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