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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.76, 1,341.99 and 301.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.76, 1,341.99 and 301.79 is: 452.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.76 : 1,341.99 = 301.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.76/1,341.99 = 301.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.76x = 1,341.99 × 301.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.76x = 404,999.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,999.16/894.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.63

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