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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.10, 1,338.29 and 307.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.10, 1,338.29 and 307.04 is: 460.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.10 : 1,338.29 = 307.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.10/1,338.29 = 307.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.10x = 1,338.29 × 307.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.10x = 410,900.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,900.33/892.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.60

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