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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.06, 1,336.53 and 313.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.06, 1,336.53 and 313.86 is: 470.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.06 : 1,336.53 = 313.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.06/1,336.53 = 313.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.06x = 1,336.53 × 313.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.06x = 419,483.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,483.31/891.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.77

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