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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.83, 1,337.57 and 306.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.83, 1,337.57 and 306.81 is: 460.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.83 : 1,337.57 = 306.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.83/1,337.57 = 306.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.83x = 1,337.57 × 306.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.83x = 410,379.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,379.85/891.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.15

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