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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.08, 1,325.84 and 306.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.08, 1,325.84 and 306.88 is: 460.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.08 : 1,325.84 = 306.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.08/1,325.84 = 306.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.08x = 1,325.84 × 306.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.08x = 406,873.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,873.78/884.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.22

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