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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.56, 1,342.16 and 317.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.56, 1,342.16 and 317.52 is: 476.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.56 : 1,342.16 = 317.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.56/1,342.16 = 317.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.56x = 1,342.16 × 317.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.56x = 426,162.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,162.64/894.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.39

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