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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.28, 1,348.80 and 314.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.28, 1,348.80 and 314.17 is: 471.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.28 : 1,348.80 = 314.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.28/1,348.80 = 314.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.28x = 1,348.80 × 314.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.28x = 423,752.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,752.50/899.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.21

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