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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.25, 1,349.51 and 322.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.25, 1,349.51 and 322.13 is: 483.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.25 : 1,349.51 = 322.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.25/1,349.51 = 322.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.25x = 1,349.51 × 322.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.25x = 434,709.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,709.30/899.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.41

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