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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.13, 1,348.82 and 405.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.13, 1,348.82 and 405.47 is: 608.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.13 : 1,348.82 = 405.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.13/1,348.82 = 405.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.13x = 1,348.82 × 405.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.13x = 546,897.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,897.27/899.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.25

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