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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.26, 1,324.62 and 306

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.26, 1,324.62 and 306 is: 458.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.26 : 1,324.62 = 306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.26/1,324.62 = 306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.26x = 1,324.62 × 306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.26x = 405,333.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,333.72/883.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.91

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