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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.86, 1,345.52 and 311.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.86, 1,345.52 and 311.91 is: 467.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.86 : 1,345.52 = 311.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.86/1,345.52 = 311.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.86x = 1,345.52 × 311.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.86x = 419,681.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,681.14/896.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.94

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