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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.56, 1,339.98 and 308.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.56, 1,339.98 and 308.44 is: 462.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.56 : 1,339.98 = 308.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.56/1,339.98 = 308.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.56x = 1,339.98 × 308.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.56x = 413,303.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,303.43/893.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.54

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