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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.71, 1,325.70 and 306.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.71, 1,325.70 and 306.54 is: 459.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.71 : 1,325.70 = 306.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.71/1,325.70 = 306.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.71x = 1,325.70 × 306.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.71x = 406,380.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,380.08/883.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.86

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