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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.14, 1,339.89 and 316

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.14, 1,339.89 and 316 is: 474.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.14 : 1,339.89 = 316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.14/1,339.89 = 316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.14x = 1,339.89 × 316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.14x = 423,405.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,405.24/893.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.06

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