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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.88, 1,326.42 and 306.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.88, 1,326.42 and 306.75 is: 460.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.88 : 1,326.42 = 306.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.88/1,326.42 = 306.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.88x = 1,326.42 × 306.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.88x = 406,879.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,879.34/883.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.33

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