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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.48, 1,344.71 and 280.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.48, 1,344.71 and 280.18 is: 420.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.48 : 1,344.71 = 280.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.48/1,344.71 = 280.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.48x = 1,344.71 × 280.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.48x = 376,760.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,760.85/896.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.27

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