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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.63, 1,337.49 and 314.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.63, 1,337.49 and 314.55 is: 471.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.63 : 1,337.49 = 314.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.63/1,337.49 = 314.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.63x = 1,337.49 × 314.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.63x = 420,707.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,707.48/891.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.84

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