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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.78, 1,342.17 and 317.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.78, 1,342.17 and 317.66 is: 476.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.78 : 1,342.17 = 317.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.78/1,342.17 = 317.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.78x = 1,342.17 × 317.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.78x = 426,347.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,347.01/894.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.48

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