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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.54, 1,326.90 and 307.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.54, 1,326.90 and 307.28 is: 460.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.54 : 1,326.90 = 307.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.54/1,326.90 = 307.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.54x = 1,326.90 × 307.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.54x = 407,729.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,729.83/884.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.95

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