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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.06, 1,341.18 and 308.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.06, 1,341.18 and 308.98 is: 463.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.06 : 1,341.18 = 308.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.06/1,341.18 = 308.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.06x = 1,341.18 × 308.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.06x = 414,397.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,397.80/894.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.50

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