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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.28, 1,349.01 and 314.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.28, 1,349.01 and 314.21 is: 471.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.28 : 1,349.01 = 314.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.28/1,349.01 = 314.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.28x = 1,349.01 × 314.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.28x = 423,875.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,875.80/899.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.35

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