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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.40, 1,337.19 and 306.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.40, 1,337.19 and 306.44 is: 459.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.40 : 1,337.19 = 306.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.40/1,337.19 = 306.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.40x = 1,337.19 × 306.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.40x = 409,768.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,768.50/891.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.69

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