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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.64, 1,345.02 and 319.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.64, 1,345.02 and 319.56 is: 479.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.64 : 1,345.02 = 319.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.64/1,345.02 = 319.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.64x = 1,345.02 × 319.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.64x = 429,814.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,814.59/896.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.36

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