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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.28, 1,337.54 and 314.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.28, 1,337.54 and 314.16 is: 471.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.28 : 1,337.54 = 314.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.28/1,337.54 = 314.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.28x = 1,337.54 × 314.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.28x = 420,194.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,194.98/891.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.45

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