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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.97, 1,347.02 and 436.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.97, 1,347.02 and 436.46 is: 653.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.97 : 1,347.02 = 436.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.97/1,347.02 = 436.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.97x = 1,347.02 × 436.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.97x = 587,911.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,911.43/898.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.99

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