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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.06, 1,338.11 and 307.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.06, 1,338.11 and 307.06 is: 460.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.06 : 1,338.11 = 307.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.06/1,338.11 = 307.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.06x = 1,338.11 × 307.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.06x = 410,880.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,880.06/892.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.60

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