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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.78, 1,349.61 and 314.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.78, 1,349.61 and 314.60 is: 471.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.78 : 1,349.61 = 314.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.78/1,349.61 = 314.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.78x = 1,349.61 × 314.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.78x = 424,587.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,587.31/899.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.88

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