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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.01, 1,339.72 and 308.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.01, 1,339.72 and 308.02 is: 462.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.01 : 1,339.72 = 308.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.01/1,339.72 = 308.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.01x = 1,339.72 × 308.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.01x = 412,660.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,660.55/893.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.10

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