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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.74, 1,325.88 and 307.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.74, 1,325.88 and 307.02 is: 460.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.74 : 1,325.88 = 307.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.74/1,325.88 = 307.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.74x = 1,325.88 × 307.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.74x = 407,071.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,071.68/883.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.62

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