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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.67, 1,344.96 and 319.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.67, 1,344.96 and 319.50 is: 479.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.67 : 1,344.96 = 319.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.67/1,344.96 = 319.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.67x = 1,344.96 × 319.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.67x = 429,714.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,714.72/896.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.23

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