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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.21, 1,337.96 and 307.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.21, 1,337.96 and 307.10 is: 460.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.21 : 1,337.96 = 307.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.21/1,337.96 = 307.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.21x = 1,337.96 × 307.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.21x = 410,883.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,883.65/892.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.53

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