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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.88, 1,338.02 and 314.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.88, 1,338.02 and 314.80 is: 472.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.88 : 1,338.02 = 314.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.88/1,338.02 = 314.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.88x = 1,338.02 × 314.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.88x = 421,208.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,208.70/891.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.27

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