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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.70, 1,340.31 and 316.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.70, 1,340.31 and 316.50 is: 474.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.70 : 1,340.31 = 316.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.70/1,340.31 = 316.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.70x = 1,340.31 × 316.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.70x = 424,208.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,208.12/893.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.67

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