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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.92, 1,341 and 316.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.92, 1,341 and 316.80 is: 475.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.92 : 1,341 = 316.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.92/1,341 = 316.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.92x = 1,341 × 316.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.92x = 424,828.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,828.80/893.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.24

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