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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.03, 1,343.74 and 310.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.03, 1,343.74 and 310.88 is: 466.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.03 : 1,343.74 = 310.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.03/1,343.74 = 310.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.03x = 1,343.74 × 310.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.03x = 417,735.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,735.61/896.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.21

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