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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.99, 1,349.87 and 466.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.99, 1,349.87 and 466.83 is: 699.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.99 : 1,349.87 = 466.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.99/1,349.87 = 466.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.99x = 1,349.87 × 466.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.99x = 630,157.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,157.48/900.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.41

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