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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.72, 1,341.72 and 309.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.72, 1,341.72 and 309.63 is: 464.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.72 : 1,341.72 = 309.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.72/1,341.72 = 309.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.72x = 1,341.72 × 309.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.72x = 415,436.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,436.76/894.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.32

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