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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.87, 1,342.02 and 301.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.87, 1,342.02 and 301.78 is: 452.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.87 : 1,342.02 = 301.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.87/1,342.02 = 301.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.87x = 1,342.02 × 301.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.87x = 404,994.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,994.80/894.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.57

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