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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.09, 1,341.14 and 316.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.09, 1,341.14 and 316.56 is: 474.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.09 : 1,341.14 = 316.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.09/1,341.14 = 316.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.09x = 1,341.14 × 316.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.09x = 424,551.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,551.28/894.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.84

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