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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.12, 1,349.04 and 466.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.12, 1,349.04 and 466.40 is: 699.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.12 : 1,349.04 = 466.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.12/1,349.04 = 466.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.12x = 1,349.04 × 466.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.12x = 629,192.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,192.26/899.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.79

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