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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.02, 1,346.73 and 435.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.02, 1,346.73 and 435.43 is: 652.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.02 : 1,346.73 = 435.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.02/1,346.73 = 435.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.02x = 1,346.73 × 435.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.02x = 586,406.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,406.64/899.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.27

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