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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.46, 1,349.71 and 351.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.46, 1,349.71 and 351.61 is: 527.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.46 : 1,349.71 = 351.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.46/1,349.71 = 351.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.46x = 1,349.71 × 351.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.46x = 474,571.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,571.53/899.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.62

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