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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.33, 1,344.43 and 311.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.33, 1,344.43 and 311.31 is: 466.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.33 : 1,344.43 = 311.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.33/1,344.43 = 311.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.33x = 1,344.43 × 311.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.33x = 418,534.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,534.89/896.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.94

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