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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.11, 1,338.25 and 307.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.11, 1,338.25 and 307.03 is: 460.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.11 : 1,338.25 = 307.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.11/1,338.25 = 307.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.11x = 1,338.25 × 307.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.11x = 410,882.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,882.59/892.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.58

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