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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.28, 1,336.11 and 314.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.28, 1,336.11 and 314.02 is: 470.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.28 : 1,336.11 = 314.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.28/1,336.11 = 314.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.28x = 1,336.11 × 314.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.28x = 419,565.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,565.26/891.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.74

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