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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.26, 1,340.06 and 308.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.26, 1,340.06 and 308.24 is: 462.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.26 : 1,340.06 = 308.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.26/1,340.06 = 308.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.26x = 1,340.06 × 308.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.26x = 413,060.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,060.09/893.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.42

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