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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.62, 1,344.94 and 280.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.62, 1,344.94 and 280.30 is: 420.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.62 : 1,344.94 = 280.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.62/1,344.94 = 280.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.62x = 1,344.94 × 280.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.62x = 376,986.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,986.68/896.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.45

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