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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.28, 1,348.11 and 322.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.28, 1,348.11 and 322.02 is: 482.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.28 : 1,348.11 = 322.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.28/1,348.11 = 322.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.28x = 1,348.11 × 322.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.28x = 434,118.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,118.38/899.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.74

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