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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.28, 1,326.39 and 307.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.28, 1,326.39 and 307.14 is: 460.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.28 : 1,326.39 = 307.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.28/1,326.39 = 307.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.28x = 1,326.39 × 307.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.28x = 407,387.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,387.42/884.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.70

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