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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.94, 1,344.80 and 311.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.94, 1,344.80 and 311.78 is: 467.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.94 : 1,344.80 = 311.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.94/1,344.80 = 311.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.94x = 1,344.80 × 311.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.94x = 419,285.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,285.89/896.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.46

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