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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.82, 1,349.35 and 283.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.82, 1,349.35 and 283.36 is: 424.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.82 : 1,349.35 = 283.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.82/1,349.35 = 283.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.82x = 1,349.35 × 283.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.82x = 382,351.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,351.82/899.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.92

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