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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.12, 1,338.36 and 315.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.12, 1,338.36 and 315.04 is: 472.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.12 : 1,338.36 = 315.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.12/1,338.36 = 315.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.12x = 1,338.36 × 315.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.12x = 421,636.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,636.93/892.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.62

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