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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.35, 1,344.04 and 279.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.35, 1,344.04 and 279.90 is: 419.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.35 : 1,344.04 = 279.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.35/1,344.04 = 279.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.35x = 1,344.04 × 279.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.35x = 376,196.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,196.80/896.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.70

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