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