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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.14, 1,348.62 and 314.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.14, 1,348.62 and 314.04 is: 471.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.14 : 1,348.62 = 314.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.14/1,348.62 = 314.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.14x = 1,348.62 × 314.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.14x = 423,520.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,520.62/899.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.03

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