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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.70, 1,337.28 and 314.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.70, 1,337.28 and 314.44 is: 471.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.70 : 1,337.28 = 314.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.70/1,337.28 = 314.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.70x = 1,337.28 × 314.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.70x = 420,489.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,489.80/891.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.56

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