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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.47, 1,349.26 and 322.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.47, 1,349.26 and 322.35 is: 483.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.47 : 1,349.26 = 322.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.47/1,349.26 = 322.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.47x = 1,349.26 × 322.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.47x = 434,933.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,933.96/899.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.54

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