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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.19, 1,338.12 and 307.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.19, 1,338.12 and 307.19 is: 460.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.19 : 1,338.12 = 307.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.19/1,338.12 = 307.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.19x = 1,338.12 × 307.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.19x = 411,050.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,050.39/892.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.72

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