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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.28, 1,349.54 and 351.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.28, 1,349.54 and 351.47 is: 527.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.28 : 1,349.54 = 351.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.28/1,349.54 = 351.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.28x = 1,349.54 × 351.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.28x = 474,314.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,314.32/899.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.44

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