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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.03, 1,348.39 and 313.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.03, 1,348.39 and 313.99 is: 470.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.03 : 1,348.39 = 313.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.03/1,348.39 = 313.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.03x = 1,348.39 × 313.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.03x = 423,372.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,372.66/899.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.92

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