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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.02, 1,347.97 and 405.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.02, 1,347.97 and 405.33 is: 607.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.02 : 1,347.97 = 405.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.02/1,347.97 = 405.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.02x = 1,347.97 × 405.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.02x = 546,372.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,372.68/899.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.74

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