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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.87, 1,345.31 and 312.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.87, 1,345.31 and 312.31 is: 468.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.87 : 1,345.31 = 312.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.87/1,345.31 = 312.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.87x = 1,345.31 × 312.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.87x = 420,147.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,147.49/896.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.46

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