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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.60, 1,341.54 and 317.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.60, 1,341.54 and 317.34 is: 475.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.60 : 1,341.54 = 317.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.60/1,341.54 = 317.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.60x = 1,341.54 × 317.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.60x = 425,724.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,724.30/894.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.88

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