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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.38, 1,349.16 and 322.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.38, 1,349.16 and 322.12 is: 483.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.38 : 1,349.16 = 322.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.38/1,349.16 = 322.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.38x = 1,349.16 × 322.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.38x = 434,593.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,593.71/899.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.21

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