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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.18, 1,349.08 and 405.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.18, 1,349.08 and 405.54 is: 608.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.18 : 1,349.08 = 405.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.18/1,349.08 = 405.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.18x = 1,349.08 × 405.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.18x = 547,105.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,105.90/899.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.45

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