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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.08, 1,337.04 and 314.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.08, 1,337.04 and 314.64 is: 471.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.08 : 1,337.04 = 314.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.08/1,337.04 = 314.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.08x = 1,337.04 × 314.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.08x = 420,686.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,686.27/892.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.58

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