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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.91, 1,350.07 and 322.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.91, 1,350.07 and 322.79 is: 484.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.91 : 1,350.07 = 322.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.91/1,350.07 = 322.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.91x = 1,350.07 × 322.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.91x = 435,781.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,781.54/899.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.25

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