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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.92, 1,348.50 and 437.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.92, 1,348.50 and 437.49 is: 656.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.92 : 1,348.50 = 437.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.92/1,348.50 = 437.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.92x = 1,348.50 × 437.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.92x = 589,955.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,955.27/898.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.29

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