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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.17, 1,348.94 and 322.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.17, 1,348.94 and 322.03 is: 483.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.17 : 1,348.94 = 322.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.17/1,348.94 = 322.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.17x = 1,348.94 × 322.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.17x = 434,399.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,399.15/899.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.11

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