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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.30, 1,346.51 and 465.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.30, 1,346.51 and 465.54 is: 697.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.30 : 1,346.51 = 465.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.30/1,346.51 = 465.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.30x = 1,346.51 × 465.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.30x = 626,851.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,851.94/899.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.05

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