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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.26, 1,348.67 and 322.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.26, 1,348.67 and 322.13 is: 483.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.26 : 1,348.67 = 322.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.26/1,348.67 = 322.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.26x = 1,348.67 × 322.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.26x = 434,451.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,451.24/899.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.12

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