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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.08, 1,336.87 and 306.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.08, 1,336.87 and 306.16 is: 459.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.08 : 1,336.87 = 306.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.08/1,336.87 = 306.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.08x = 1,336.87 × 306.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.08x = 409,289.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,289.43/891.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.32

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