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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.49, 1,349.46 and 283.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.49, 1,349.46 and 283.26 is: 424.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.49 : 1,349.46 = 283.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.49/1,349.46 = 283.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.49x = 1,349.46 × 283.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.49x = 382,248.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,248.04/899.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.96

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