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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.34, 1,344.60 and 319.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.34, 1,344.60 and 319.26 is: 478.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.34 : 1,344.60 = 319.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.34/1,344.60 = 319.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.34x = 1,344.60 × 319.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.34x = 429,277.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,277.00/896.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.92

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