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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.64, 1,341.53 and 331.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.64, 1,341.53 and 331.59 is: 497.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.64 : 1,341.53 = 331.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.64/1,341.53 = 331.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.64x = 1,341.53 × 331.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.64x = 444,831.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,831.23/894.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.22

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