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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.22, 1,344 and 311.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.22, 1,344 and 311.07 is: 466.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.22 : 1,344 = 311.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.22/1,344 = 311.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.22x = 1,344 × 311.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.22x = 418,078.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,078.08/896.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.49

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