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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.49, 1,344.51 and 319.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.49, 1,344.51 and 319.23 is: 478.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.49 : 1,344.51 = 319.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.49/1,344.51 = 319.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.49x = 1,344.51 × 319.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.49x = 429,206.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,206.33/896.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.76

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