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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.50, 1,344.30 and 311.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.50, 1,344.30 and 311.26 is: 466.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.50 : 1,344.30 = 311.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.50/1,344.30 = 311.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.50x = 1,344.30 × 311.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.50x = 418,426.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,426.82/896.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.73

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