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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.14, 1,348.95 and 322.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.14, 1,348.95 and 322.06 is: 483.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.14 : 1,348.95 = 322.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.14/1,348.95 = 322.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.14x = 1,348.95 × 322.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.14x = 434,442.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,442.84/899.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.18

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