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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.16, 1,348.66 and 412.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.16, 1,348.66 and 412.18 is: 618.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.16 : 1,348.66 = 412.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.16/1,348.66 = 412.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.16x = 1,348.66 × 412.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.16x = 555,890.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,890.68/899.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.23

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