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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.47, 1,344.16 and 311.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.47, 1,344.16 and 311.17 is: 466.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.47 : 1,344.16 = 311.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.47/1,344.16 = 311.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.47x = 1,344.16 × 311.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.47x = 418,262.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,262.27/896.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.57

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