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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.58, 1,345.14 and 319.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.58, 1,345.14 and 319.32 is: 479.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.58 : 1,345.14 = 319.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.58/1,345.14 = 319.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.58x = 1,345.14 × 319.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.58x = 429,530.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,530.10/896.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.08

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