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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.79, 1,347.85 and 466.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.79, 1,347.85 and 466.03 is: 698.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.79 : 1,347.85 = 466.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.79/1,347.85 = 466.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.79x = 1,347.85 × 466.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.79x = 628,140.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,140.80/899.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.10

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