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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.35, 1,346.84 and 435.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.35, 1,346.84 and 435.98 is: 652.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.35 : 1,346.84 = 435.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.35/1,346.84 = 435.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.35x = 1,346.84 × 435.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.35x = 587,186.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,186.39/899.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.90

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