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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.92, 1,342.36 and 317.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.92, 1,342.36 and 317.80 is: 476.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.92 : 1,342.36 = 317.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.92/1,342.36 = 317.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.92x = 1,342.36 × 317.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.92x = 426,602.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,602.01/894.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.69

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