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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899, 1,347.96 and 313.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899, 1,347.96 and 313.68 is: 470.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899 : 1,347.96 = 313.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899/1,347.96 = 313.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899x = 1,347.96 × 313.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899x = 422,828.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,828.09/899
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.33

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