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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.96, 1,342.40 and 317.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.96, 1,342.40 and 317.84 is: 476.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.96 : 1,342.40 = 317.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.96/1,342.40 = 317.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.96x = 1,342.40 × 317.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.96x = 426,660.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,660.11/894.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.74

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