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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.37, 1,340.16 and 308.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.37, 1,340.16 and 308.19 is: 462.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.37 : 1,340.16 = 308.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.37/1,340.16 = 308.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.37x = 1,340.16 × 308.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.37x = 413,023.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,023.91/893.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.32

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