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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.70, 1,338.81 and 315.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.70, 1,338.81 and 315.50 is: 473.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.70 : 1,338.81 = 315.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.70/1,338.81 = 315.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.70x = 1,338.81 × 315.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.70x = 422,394.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,394.56/892.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.17

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