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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.53, 1,327.02 and 307.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.53, 1,327.02 and 307.41 is: 461.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.53 : 1,327.02 = 307.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.53/1,327.02 = 307.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.53x = 1,327.02 × 307.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.53x = 407,933.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,933.09/884.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.19

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