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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.81, 1,337.66 and 314.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.81, 1,337.66 and 314.61 is: 471.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.81 : 1,337.66 = 314.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.81/1,337.66 = 314.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.81x = 1,337.66 × 314.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.81x = 420,839.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,839.64/891.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.89

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