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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.02, 1,348.70 and 313.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.02, 1,348.70 and 313.97 is: 471.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.02 : 1,348.70 = 313.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.02/1,348.70 = 313.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.02x = 1,348.70 × 313.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.02x = 423,451.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,451.34/899.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.01

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