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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.14, 1,324.95 and 306.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.14, 1,324.95 and 306.06 is: 459.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.14 : 1,324.95 = 306.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.14/1,324.95 = 306.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.14x = 1,324.95 × 306.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.14x = 405,514.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,514.20/883.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.17

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