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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.34, 1,348.83 and 322.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.34, 1,348.83 and 322.10 is: 483.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.34 : 1,348.83 = 322.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.34/1,348.83 = 322.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.34x = 1,348.83 × 322.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.34x = 434,458.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,458.14/899.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.09

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