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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.71, 1,337.76 and 306.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.71, 1,337.76 and 306.68 is: 460.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.71 : 1,337.76 = 306.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.71/1,337.76 = 306.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.71x = 1,337.76 × 306.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.71x = 410,262.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,262.70/891.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.09

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