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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.28, 1,344.58 and 279.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.28, 1,344.58 and 279.98 is: 420.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.28 : 1,344.58 = 279.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.28/1,344.58 = 279.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.28x = 1,344.58 × 279.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.28x = 376,453.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,453.13/896.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.02

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