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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.46, 1,349.28 and 322.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.46, 1,349.28 and 322.29 is: 483.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.46 : 1,349.28 = 322.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.46/1,349.28 = 322.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.46x = 1,349.28 × 322.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.46x = 434,859.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,859.45/899.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.47

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