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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.45, 1,349.31 and 322.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.45, 1,349.31 and 322.19 is: 483.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.45 : 1,349.31 = 322.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.45/1,349.31 = 322.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.45x = 1,349.31 × 322.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.45x = 434,734.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,734.19/899.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.33

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