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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.40, 1,344.66 and 319.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.40, 1,344.66 and 319.12 is: 478.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.40 : 1,344.66 = 319.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.40/1,344.66 = 319.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.40x = 1,344.66 × 319.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.40x = 429,107.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,107.90/896.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.70

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