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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.10, 1,347.48 and 466.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.10, 1,347.48 and 466.20 is: 698.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.10 : 1,347.48 = 466.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.10/1,347.48 = 466.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.10x = 1,347.48 × 466.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.10x = 628,195.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,195.18/899.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.69

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