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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.34, 1,348.63 and 282.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.34, 1,348.63 and 282.88 is: 424.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.34 : 1,348.63 = 282.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.34/1,348.63 = 282.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.34x = 1,348.63 × 282.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.34x = 381,500.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,500.45/899.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.20

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