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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.74, 1,345.47 and 320.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.74, 1,345.47 and 320.02 is: 480.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.74 : 1,345.47 = 320.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.74/1,345.47 = 320.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.74x = 1,345.47 × 320.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.74x = 430,577.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,577.31/896.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.16

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