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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.16, 1,348.28 and 282.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.16, 1,348.28 and 282.60 is: 423.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.16 : 1,348.28 = 282.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.16/1,348.28 = 282.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.16x = 1,348.28 × 282.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.16x = 381,023.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,023.93/899.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.76

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