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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.30, 1,348.86 and 282.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.30, 1,348.86 and 282.99 is: 424.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.30 : 1,348.86 = 282.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.30/1,348.86 = 282.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.30x = 1,348.86 × 282.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.30x = 381,713.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,713.89/899.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.46

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