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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.65, 1,349.61 and 322.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.65, 1,349.61 and 322.39 is: 483.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.65 : 1,349.61 = 322.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.65/1,349.61 = 322.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.65x = 1,349.61 × 322.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.65x = 435,100.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,100.77/899.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.63

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