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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.55, 1,337.91 and 314.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.55, 1,337.91 and 314.43 is: 471.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.55 : 1,337.91 = 314.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.55/1,337.91 = 314.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.55x = 1,337.91 × 314.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.55x = 420,679.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,679.04/891.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.85

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