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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.32, 1,326.50 and 307.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.32, 1,326.50 and 307.20 is: 460.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.32 : 1,326.50 = 307.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.32/1,326.50 = 307.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.32x = 1,326.50 × 307.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.32x = 407,500.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,500.80/884.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.81

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