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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.84, 1,342.77 and 310.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.84, 1,342.77 and 310.02 is: 465.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.84 : 1,342.77 = 310.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.84/1,342.77 = 310.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.84x = 1,342.77 × 310.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.84x = 416,285.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,285.56/894.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.21

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