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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.63, 1,325.44 and 306.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.63, 1,325.44 and 306.50 is: 459.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.63 : 1,325.44 = 306.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.63/1,325.44 = 306.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.63x = 1,325.44 × 306.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.63x = 406,247.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,247.36/883.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.75

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