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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.01, 1,348.19 and 313.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.01, 1,348.19 and 313.87 is: 470.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.01 : 1,348.19 = 313.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.01/1,348.19 = 313.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.01x = 1,348.19 × 313.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.01x = 423,148.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,148.09/899.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.68

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