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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.10, 1,341.28 and 309.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.10, 1,341.28 and 309.04 is: 463.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.10 : 1,341.28 = 309.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.10/1,341.28 = 309.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.10x = 1,341.28 × 309.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.10x = 414,509.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,509.17/894.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.60

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