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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.88, 1,349.82 and 466.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.88, 1,349.82 and 466.13 is: 699.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.88 : 1,349.82 = 466.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.88/1,349.82 = 466.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.88x = 1,349.82 × 466.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.88x = 629,184.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,184.85/899.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.19

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