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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.62, 1,340.60 and 316.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.62, 1,340.60 and 316.90 is: 475.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.62 : 1,340.60 = 316.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.62/1,340.60 = 316.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.62x = 1,340.60 × 316.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.62x = 424,836.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,836.14/893.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.41

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