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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.54, 1,325.40 and 306.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.54, 1,325.40 and 306.28 is: 459.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.54 : 1,325.40 = 306.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.54/1,325.40 = 306.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.54x = 1,325.40 × 306.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.54x = 405,943.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,943.51/883.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.45

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