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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.58, 1,338.70 and 307.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.58, 1,338.70 and 307.56 is: 461.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.58 : 1,338.70 = 307.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.58/1,338.70 = 307.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.58x = 1,338.70 × 307.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.58x = 411,730.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,730.57/892.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.28

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