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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.98, 1,342.62 and 309.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.98, 1,342.62 and 309.93 is: 464.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.98 : 1,342.62 = 309.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.98/1,342.62 = 309.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.98x = 1,342.62 × 309.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.98x = 416,118.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,118.22/894.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.95

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