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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.39, 1,349.42 and 314.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.39, 1,349.42 and 314.43 is: 471.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.39 : 1,349.42 = 314.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.39/1,349.42 = 314.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.39x = 1,349.42 × 314.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.39x = 424,301.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,301.62/899.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.77

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