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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.55, 1,340.42 and 308.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.55, 1,340.42 and 308.48 is: 462.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.55 : 1,340.42 = 308.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.55/1,340.42 = 308.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.55x = 1,340.42 × 308.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.55x = 413,484.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,484.52/893.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.74

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