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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.49, 1,338.82 and 307.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.49, 1,338.82 and 307.41 is: 461.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.49 : 1,338.82 = 307.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.49/1,338.82 = 307.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.49x = 1,338.82 × 307.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.49x = 411,566.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,566.66/892.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.14

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