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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.16, 1,343.99 and 311.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.16, 1,343.99 and 311.14 is: 466.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.16 : 1,343.99 = 311.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.16/1,343.99 = 311.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.16x = 1,343.99 × 311.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.16x = 418,171.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,171.51/896.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.62

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