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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.80, 1,338.32 and 315.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.80, 1,338.32 and 315.20 is: 472.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.80 : 1,338.32 = 315.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.80/1,338.32 = 315.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.80x = 1,338.32 × 315.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.80x = 421,838.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,838.46/892.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.49

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