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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.73, 1,325.60 and 306.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.73, 1,325.60 and 306.65 is: 459.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.73 : 1,325.60 = 306.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.73/1,325.60 = 306.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.73x = 1,325.60 × 306.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.73x = 406,495.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,495.24/883.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.98

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