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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.65, 1,344.87 and 311.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.65, 1,344.87 and 311.63 is: 467.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.65 : 1,344.87 = 311.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.65/1,344.87 = 311.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.65x = 1,344.87 × 311.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.65x = 419,095.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,095.11/896.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.40

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