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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.12, 1,348.86 and 466.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.12, 1,348.86 and 466.22 is: 699.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.12 : 1,348.86 = 466.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.12/1,348.86 = 466.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.12x = 1,348.86 × 466.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.12x = 628,865.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,865.51/899.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.42

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