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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.36, 1,325.16 and 306.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.36, 1,325.16 and 306.28 is: 459.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.36 : 1,325.16 = 306.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.36/1,325.16 = 306.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.36x = 1,325.16 × 306.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.36x = 405,870.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,870.00/883.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.46

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