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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.60, 1,340.52 and 316.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.60, 1,340.52 and 316.48 is: 474.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.60 : 1,340.52 = 316.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.60/1,340.52 = 316.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.60x = 1,340.52 × 316.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.60x = 424,247.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,247.77/893.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.76

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