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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.78, 1,349.67 and 322.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.78, 1,349.67 and 322.67 is: 484.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.78 : 1,349.67 = 322.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.78/1,349.67 = 322.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.78x = 1,349.67 × 322.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.78x = 435,498.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,498.02/899.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.01

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