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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.33, 1,339.91 and 308.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.33, 1,339.91 and 308.27 is: 462.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.33 : 1,339.91 = 308.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.33/1,339.91 = 308.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.33x = 1,339.91 × 308.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.33x = 413,055.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,055.86/893.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.38

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