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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.16, 1,344.26 and 319.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.16, 1,344.26 and 319.02 is: 478.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.16 : 1,344.26 = 319.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.16/1,344.26 = 319.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.16x = 1,344.26 × 319.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.16x = 428,844.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,844.23/896.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.54

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