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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.15, 1,338.45 and 307.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.15, 1,338.45 and 307.16 is: 460.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.15 : 1,338.45 = 307.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.15/1,338.45 = 307.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.15x = 1,338.45 × 307.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.15x = 411,116.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,116.77/892.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.82

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