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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.72, 1,341.76 and 309.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.72, 1,341.76 and 309.57 is: 464.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.72 : 1,341.76 = 309.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.72/1,341.76 = 309.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.72x = 1,341.76 × 309.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.72x = 415,372.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,372.90/894.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.25

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