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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.79, 1,348.97 and 413.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.79, 1,348.97 and 413.16 is: 619.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.79 : 1,348.97 = 413.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.79/1,348.97 = 413.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.79x = 1,348.97 × 413.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.79x = 557,338.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,338.38/899.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.41

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