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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.82, 1,339.92 and 308.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.82, 1,339.92 and 308.50 is: 462.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.82 : 1,339.92 = 308.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.82/1,339.92 = 308.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.82x = 1,339.92 × 308.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.82x = 413,365.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,365.32/893.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.47

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