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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.46, 1,344.38 and 341.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.46, 1,344.38 and 341.03 is: 511.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.46 : 1,344.38 = 341.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.46/1,344.38 = 341.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.46x = 1,344.38 × 341.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.46x = 458,480.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,480.97/896.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.44

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