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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.48, 1,349.24 and 322.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.48, 1,349.24 and 322.40 is: 483.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.48 : 1,349.24 = 322.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.48/1,349.24 = 322.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.48x = 1,349.24 × 322.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.48x = 434,994.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,994.98/899.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.61

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