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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.54, 1,348.68 and 466.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.54, 1,348.68 and 466.46 is: 699.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.54 : 1,348.68 = 466.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.54/1,348.68 = 466.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.54x = 1,348.68 × 466.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.54x = 629,105.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,105.27/899.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.36

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