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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.26, 1,339.75 and 300.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.26, 1,339.75 and 300.29 is: 450.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.26 : 1,339.75 = 300.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.26/1,339.75 = 300.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.26x = 1,339.75 × 300.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.26x = 402,305.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,305.33/893.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.38

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