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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.33, 1,348.47 and 460.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.33, 1,348.47 and 460.07 is: 689.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.33 : 1,348.47 = 460.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.33/1,348.47 = 460.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.33x = 1,348.47 × 460.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.33x = 620,383.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,383.85/899.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.83

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