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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.57, 1,349.36 and 283.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.57, 1,349.36 and 283.32 is: 424.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.57 : 1,349.36 = 283.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.57/1,349.36 = 283.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.57x = 1,349.36 × 283.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.57x = 382,299.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,299.26/899.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.98

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