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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.68, 1,348.44 and 488.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.68, 1,348.44 and 488.80 is: 732.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.68 : 1,348.44 = 488.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.68/1,348.44 = 488.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.68x = 1,348.44 × 488.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.68x = 659,117.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,117.47/899.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.61

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