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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.16, 1,341.24 and 317.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.16, 1,341.24 and 317.08 is: 475.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.16 : 1,341.24 = 317.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.16/1,341.24 = 317.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.16x = 1,341.24 × 317.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.16x = 425,280.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,280.38/894.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.62

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