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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.59, 1,340.39 and 316.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.59, 1,340.39 and 316.51 is: 474.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.59 : 1,340.39 = 316.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.59/1,340.39 = 316.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.59x = 1,340.39 × 316.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.59x = 424,245.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,245.26/893.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.77

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