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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.84, 1,341.30 and 317.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.84, 1,341.30 and 317.52 is: 475.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.84 : 1,341.30 = 317.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.84/1,341.30 = 317.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.84x = 1,341.30 × 317.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.84x = 425,889.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,889.58/894.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.94

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