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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.09, 1,337.59 and 306.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.09, 1,337.59 and 306.87 is: 460.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.09 : 1,337.59 = 306.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.09/1,337.59 = 306.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.09x = 1,337.59 × 306.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.09x = 410,466.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,466.24/892.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.12

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