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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.13, 1,341.19 and 316.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.13, 1,341.19 and 316.60 is: 474.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.13 : 1,341.19 = 316.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.13/1,341.19 = 316.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.13x = 1,341.19 × 316.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.13x = 424,616.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,616.61/894.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.89

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