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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.85, 1,348.42 and 460.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.85, 1,348.42 and 460.38 is: 690.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.85 : 1,348.42 = 460.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.85/1,348.42 = 460.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.85x = 1,348.42 × 460.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.85x = 620,785.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,785.60/898.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.65

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