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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.33, 1,344.63 and 279.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.33, 1,344.63 and 279.96 is: 419.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.33 : 1,344.63 = 279.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.33/1,344.63 = 279.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.33x = 1,344.63 × 279.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.33x = 376,438.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,438.62/896.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.98

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