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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.03, 1,348.77 and 460.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.03, 1,348.77 and 460.11 is: 690.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.03 : 1,348.77 = 460.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.03/1,348.77 = 460.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.03x = 1,348.77 × 460.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.03x = 620,582.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,582.56/899.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.28

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