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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.02, 1,326.03 and 306.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.02, 1,326.03 and 306.89 is: 460.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.02 : 1,326.03 = 306.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.02/1,326.03 = 306.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.02x = 1,326.03 × 306.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.02x = 406,948.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,948.66/884.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.34

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