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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892, 1,338.12 and 307.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892, 1,338.12 and 307.06 is: 460.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892 : 1,338.12 = 307.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892/1,338.12 = 307.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892x = 1,338.12 × 307.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892x = 410,883.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,883.13/892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.63

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