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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.97, 1,349.07 and 461.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.97, 1,349.07 and 461.22 is: 691.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.97 : 1,349.07 = 461.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.97/1,349.07 = 461.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.97x = 1,349.07 × 461.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.97x = 622,218.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,218.07/899.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.38

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