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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.89, 1,349.74 and 314.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.89, 1,349.74 and 314.80 is: 472.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.89 : 1,349.74 = 314.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.89/1,349.74 = 314.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.89x = 1,349.74 × 314.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.89x = 424,898.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,898.15/899.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.17

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