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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.35, 1,336.64 and 306.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.35, 1,336.64 and 306.41 is: 459.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.35 : 1,336.64 = 306.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.35/1,336.64 = 306.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.35x = 1,336.64 × 306.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.35x = 409,551.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,551.65/891.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.48

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