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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.48, 1,340.40 and 316.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.48, 1,340.40 and 316.28 is: 474.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.48 : 1,340.40 = 316.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.48/1,340.40 = 316.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.48x = 1,340.40 × 316.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.48x = 423,941.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,941.71/893.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.48

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