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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.98, 1,344.97 and 311.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.98, 1,344.97 and 311.66 is: 467.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.98 : 1,344.97 = 311.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.98/1,344.97 = 311.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.98x = 1,344.97 × 311.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.98x = 419,173.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,173.35/896.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.32

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