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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.28, 1,324.88 and 306.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.28, 1,324.88 and 306.14 is: 459.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.28 : 1,324.88 = 306.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.28/1,324.88 = 306.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.28x = 1,324.88 × 306.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.28x = 405,598.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,598.76/883.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.20

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