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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.71, 1,340.70 and 316.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.71, 1,340.70 and 316.54 is: 474.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.71 : 1,340.70 = 316.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.71/1,340.70 = 316.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.71x = 1,340.70 × 316.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.71x = 424,385.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,385.18/893.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.86

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