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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.24, 1,337.88 and 307.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.24, 1,337.88 and 307.04 is: 460.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.24 : 1,337.88 = 307.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.24/1,337.88 = 307.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.24x = 1,337.88 × 307.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.24x = 410,782.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,782.68/892.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.39

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