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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.26, 1,341.39 and 317

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.26, 1,341.39 and 317 is: 475.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.26 : 1,341.39 = 317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.26/1,341.39 = 317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.26x = 1,341.39 × 317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.26x = 425,220.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,220.63/894.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.50

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