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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897, 1,344.94 and 311.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897, 1,344.94 and 311.86 is: 467.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897 : 1,344.94 = 311.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897/1,344.94 = 311.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897x = 1,344.94 × 311.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897x = 419,432.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,432.99/897
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.60

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