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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.96, 1,349.46 and 413.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.96, 1,349.46 and 413.37 is: 619.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.96 : 1,349.46 = 413.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.96/1,349.46 = 413.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.96x = 1,349.46 × 413.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.96x = 557,826.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,826.28/899.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.84

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