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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.42, 1,348.67 and 460.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.42, 1,348.67 and 460.61 is: 690.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.42 : 1,348.67 = 460.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.42/1,348.67 = 460.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.42x = 1,348.67 × 460.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.42x = 621,205.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,205.30/899.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.67

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