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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.31, 1,338.46 and 315.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.31, 1,338.46 and 315.18 is: 472.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.31 : 1,338.46 = 315.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.31/1,338.46 = 315.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.31x = 1,338.46 × 315.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.31x = 421,856.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,856.61/892.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.77

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