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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.58, 1,326.90 and 307.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.58, 1,326.90 and 307.46 is: 461.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.58 : 1,326.90 = 307.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.58/1,326.90 = 307.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.58x = 1,326.90 × 307.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.58x = 407,968.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,968.67/884.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.20

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