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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.53, 1,348.49 and 322.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.53, 1,348.49 and 322.27 is: 483.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.53 : 1,348.49 = 322.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.53/1,348.49 = 322.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.53x = 1,348.49 × 322.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.53x = 434,576.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,576.26/899.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.11

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