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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.76, 1,325.82 and 306.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.76, 1,325.82 and 306.64 is: 460.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.76 : 1,325.82 = 306.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.76/1,325.82 = 306.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.76x = 1,325.82 × 306.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.76x = 406,549.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,549.44/883.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.02

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