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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.64, 1,342.02 and 309.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.64, 1,342.02 and 309.64 is: 464.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.64 : 1,342.02 = 309.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.64/1,342.02 = 309.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.64x = 1,342.02 × 309.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.64x = 415,543.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,543.07/894.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.48

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