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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.95, 1,337.99 and 306.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.95, 1,337.99 and 306.92 is: 460.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.95 : 1,337.99 = 306.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.95/1,337.99 = 306.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.95x = 1,337.99 × 306.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.95x = 410,657.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,657.70/891.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.41

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