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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.86, 1,349.91 and 314.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.86, 1,349.91 and 314.80 is: 472.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.86 : 1,349.91 = 314.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.86/1,349.91 = 314.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.86x = 1,349.91 × 314.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.86x = 424,951.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,951.67/899.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.24

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