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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.59, 1,348.86 and 412.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.59, 1,348.86 and 412.38 is: 618.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.59 : 1,348.86 = 412.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.59/1,348.86 = 412.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.59x = 1,348.86 × 412.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.59x = 556,242.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,242.89/899.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.33

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