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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.52, 1,341.96 and 309.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.52, 1,341.96 and 309.47 is: 464.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.52 : 1,341.96 = 309.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.52/1,341.96 = 309.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.52x = 1,341.96 × 309.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.52x = 415,294.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,294.81/894.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.27

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