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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.63, 1,337.44 and 314.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.63, 1,337.44 and 314.50 is: 471.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.63 : 1,337.44 = 314.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.63/1,337.44 = 314.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.63x = 1,337.44 × 314.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.63x = 420,624.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,624.88/891.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.75

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