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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.48, 1,348.34 and 379.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.48, 1,348.34 and 379.62 is: 569.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.48 : 1,348.34 = 379.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.48/1,348.34 = 379.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.48x = 1,348.34 × 379.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.48x = 511,854.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,854.93/899.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.05

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