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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.55, 1,326.94 and 307.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.55, 1,326.94 and 307.47 is: 461.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.55 : 1,326.94 = 307.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.55/1,326.94 = 307.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.55x = 1,326.94 × 307.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.55x = 407,994.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,994.24/884.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.24

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