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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.40, 1,326.48 and 307.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.40, 1,326.48 and 307.08 is: 460.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.40 : 1,326.48 = 307.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.40/1,326.48 = 307.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.40x = 1,326.48 × 307.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.40x = 407,335.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,335.48/884.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.58

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