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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.38, 1,326.57 and 307.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.38, 1,326.57 and 307.25 is: 460.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.38 : 1,326.57 = 307.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.38/1,326.57 = 307.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.38x = 1,326.57 × 307.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.38x = 407,588.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,588.63/884.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.88

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