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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.06, 1,349.19 and 466.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.06, 1,349.19 and 466.52 is: 700.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.06 : 1,349.19 = 466.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.06/1,349.19 = 466.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.06x = 1,349.19 × 466.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.06x = 629,417.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,417.37/899.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.09

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