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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.91, 1,345.38 and 319.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.91, 1,345.38 and 319.78 is: 479.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.91 : 1,345.38 = 319.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.91/1,345.38 = 319.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.91x = 1,345.38 × 319.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.91x = 430,226.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,226.10/896.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.68

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