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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.32, 1,349.30 and 443

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.32, 1,349.30 and 443 is: 664.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.32 : 1,349.30 = 443 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.32/1,349.30 = 443/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.32x = 1,349.30 × 443
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.32x = 597,739.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,739.90/899.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.66

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