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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.12, 1,344.36 and 319.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.12, 1,344.36 and 319.04 is: 478.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.12 : 1,344.36 = 319.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.12/1,344.36 = 319.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.12x = 1,344.36 × 319.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.12x = 428,904.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,904.61/896.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.62

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