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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.70, 1,340.64 and 316.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.70, 1,340.64 and 316.62 is: 474.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.70 : 1,340.64 = 316.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.70/1,340.64 = 316.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.70x = 1,340.64 × 316.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.70x = 424,473.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,473.44/893.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.96

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