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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.04, 1,341.14 and 308.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.04, 1,341.14 and 308.96 is: 463.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.04 : 1,341.14 = 308.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.04/1,341.14 = 308.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.04x = 1,341.14 × 308.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.04x = 414,358.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,358.61/894.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.47

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