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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.38, 1,345.18 and 319.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.38, 1,345.18 and 319.26 is: 479.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.38 : 1,345.18 = 319.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.38/1,345.18 = 319.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.38x = 1,345.18 × 319.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.38x = 429,462.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,462.17/896.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.11

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