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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.24, 1,348.88 and 466.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.24, 1,348.88 and 466.16 is: 699.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.24 : 1,348.88 = 466.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.24/1,348.88 = 466.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.24x = 1,348.88 × 466.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.24x = 628,793.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,793.90/899.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.25

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