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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.44, 1,344.55 and 280.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.44, 1,344.55 and 280.21 is: 420.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.44 : 1,344.55 = 280.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.44/1,344.55 = 280.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.44x = 1,344.55 × 280.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.44x = 376,755.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,755.34/896.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.28

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