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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.63, 1,338.45 and 307.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.63, 1,338.45 and 307.36 is: 460.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.63 : 1,338.45 = 307.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.63/1,338.45 = 307.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.63x = 1,338.45 × 307.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.63x = 411,385.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,385.99/892.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.87

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