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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.75, 1,342.24 and 317.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.75, 1,342.24 and 317.63 is: 476.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.75 : 1,342.24 = 317.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.75/1,342.24 = 317.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.75x = 1,342.24 × 317.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.75x = 426,335.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,335.69/894.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.49

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