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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.36, 1,349.22 and 322.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.36, 1,349.22 and 322.28 is: 483.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.36 : 1,349.22 = 322.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.36/1,349.22 = 322.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.36x = 1,349.22 × 322.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.36x = 434,826.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,826.62/899.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.48

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