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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.53, 1,349.94 and 412.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.53, 1,349.94 and 412.90 is: 619.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.53 : 1,349.94 = 412.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.53/1,349.94 = 412.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.53x = 1,349.94 × 412.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.53x = 557,390.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,390.23/899.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.65

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