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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.74, 1,341.86 and 309.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.74, 1,341.86 and 309.65 is: 464.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.74 : 1,341.86 = 309.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.74/1,341.86 = 309.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.74x = 1,341.86 × 309.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.74x = 415,498.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,498.69/894.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.38

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