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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.18, 1,343.70 and 311.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.18, 1,343.70 and 311.04 is: 466.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.18 : 1,343.70 = 311.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.18/1,343.70 = 311.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.18x = 1,343.70 × 311.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.18x = 417,944.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,944.45/896.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.36

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