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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.59, 1,350 and 322.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.59, 1,350 and 322.47 is: 483.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.59 : 1,350 = 322.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.59/1,350 = 322.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.59x = 1,350 × 322.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.59x = 435,334.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,334.50/899.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.93

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