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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.42, 1,344.60 and 318.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.42, 1,344.60 and 318.90 is: 478.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.42 : 1,344.60 = 318.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.42/1,344.60 = 318.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.42x = 1,344.60 × 318.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.42x = 428,792.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,792.94/896.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.34

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