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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.01, 1,347.98 and 405.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.01, 1,347.98 and 405.45 is: 607.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.01 : 1,347.98 = 405.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.01/1,347.98 = 405.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.01x = 1,347.98 × 405.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.01x = 546,536.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,536.46/899.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.93

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