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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.79, 1,349.90 and 460.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.79, 1,349.90 and 460.86 is: 691.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.79 : 1,349.90 = 460.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.79/1,349.90 = 460.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.79x = 1,349.90 × 460.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.79x = 622,114.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,114.91/899.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.40

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