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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.78, 1,341.83 and 309.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.78, 1,341.83 and 309.62 is: 464.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.78 : 1,341.83 = 309.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.78/1,341.83 = 309.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.78x = 1,341.83 × 309.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.78x = 415,449.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,449.15/894.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.30

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