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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.54, 1,337.36 and 306.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.54, 1,337.36 and 306.30 is: 459.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.54 : 1,337.36 = 306.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.54/1,337.36 = 306.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.54x = 1,337.36 × 306.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.54x = 409,633.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,633.37/891.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.47

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