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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.92, 1,344.57 and 319.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.92, 1,344.57 and 319.66 is: 479.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.92 : 1,344.57 = 319.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.92/1,344.57 = 319.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.92x = 1,344.57 × 319.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.92x = 429,808.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,808.61/896.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.20

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