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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.56, 1,327.06 and 307.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.56, 1,327.06 and 307.44 is: 461.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.56 : 1,327.06 = 307.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.56/1,327.06 = 307.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.56x = 1,327.06 × 307.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.56x = 407,991.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,991.33/884.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.24

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