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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.02, 1,340.37 and 308.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.02, 1,340.37 and 308.66 is: 462.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.02 : 1,340.37 = 308.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.02/1,340.37 = 308.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.02x = 1,340.37 × 308.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.02x = 413,711.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,711.90/894.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.76

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