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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.57, 1,337.36 and 314.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.57, 1,337.36 and 314.45 is: 471.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.57 : 1,337.36 = 314.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.57/1,337.36 = 314.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.57x = 1,337.36 × 314.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.57x = 420,524.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,524.59/891.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.67

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