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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.84, 1,340.58 and 316.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.84, 1,340.58 and 316.60 is: 474.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.84 : 1,340.58 = 316.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.84/1,340.58 = 316.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.84x = 1,340.58 × 316.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.84x = 424,427.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,427.63/893.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.84

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