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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.48, 1,348.68 and 314.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.48, 1,348.68 and 314.12 is: 470.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.48 : 1,348.68 = 314.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.48/1,348.68 = 314.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.48x = 1,348.68 × 314.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.48x = 423,647.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,647.36/899.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.99

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