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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.04, 1,324.48 and 305.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.04, 1,324.48 and 305.92 is: 458.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.04 : 1,324.48 = 305.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.04/1,324.48 = 305.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.04x = 1,324.48 × 305.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.04x = 405,184.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,184.92/883.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.85

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