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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.44, 1,349.34 and 322.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.44, 1,349.34 and 322.27 is: 483.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.44 : 1,349.34 = 322.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.44/1,349.34 = 322.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.44x = 1,349.34 × 322.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.44x = 434,851.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,851.80/899.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.47

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