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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.07, 1,344.35 and 319.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.07, 1,344.35 and 319.11 is: 478.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.07 : 1,344.35 = 319.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.07/1,344.35 = 319.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.07x = 1,344.35 × 319.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.07x = 428,993.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,993.93/896.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.75

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