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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.41, 1,349.18 and 379.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.41, 1,349.18 and 379.46 is: 569.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.41 : 1,349.18 = 379.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.41/1,349.18 = 379.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.41x = 1,349.18 × 379.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.41x = 511,962.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,962.03/899.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.22

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