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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.18, 1,348.30 and 460.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.18, 1,348.30 and 460.36 is: 690.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.18 : 1,348.30 = 460.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.18/1,348.30 = 460.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.18x = 1,348.30 × 460.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.18x = 620,694.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,694.34/899.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.29

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