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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.62, 1,326.99 and 307.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.62, 1,326.99 and 307.54 is: 461.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.62 : 1,326.99 = 307.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.62/1,326.99 = 307.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.62x = 1,326.99 × 307.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.62x = 408,102.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,102.50/884.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.33

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