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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.76, 1,340.32 and 316.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.76, 1,340.32 and 316.48 is: 474.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.76 : 1,340.32 = 316.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.76/1,340.32 = 316.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.76x = 1,340.32 × 316.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.76x = 424,184.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,184.47/893.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.61

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