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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.48, 1,344.06 and 279.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.48, 1,344.06 and 279.84 is: 419.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.48 : 1,344.06 = 279.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.48/1,344.06 = 279.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.48x = 1,344.06 × 279.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.48x = 376,121.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,121.75/896.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.55

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