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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.52, 1,349.76 and 322.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.52, 1,349.76 and 322.56 is: 484.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.52 : 1,349.76 = 322.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.52/1,349.76 = 322.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.52x = 1,349.76 × 322.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.52x = 435,378.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,378.59/899.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.01

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