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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.71, 1,324.49 and 305.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.71, 1,324.49 and 305.91 is: 458.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.71 : 1,324.49 = 305.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.71/1,324.49 = 305.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.71x = 1,324.49 × 305.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.71x = 405,173.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,173.21/883.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.49

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