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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.20, 1,341.36 and 309.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.20, 1,341.36 and 309.20 is: 463.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.20 : 1,341.36 = 309.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.20/1,341.36 = 309.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.20x = 1,341.36 × 309.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.20x = 414,741.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,741.81/894.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.82

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