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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.63, 1,326.94 and 307.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.63, 1,326.94 and 307.50 is: 461.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.63 : 1,326.94 = 307.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.63/1,326.94 = 307.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.63x = 1,326.94 × 307.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.63x = 408,034.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,034.05/884.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.25

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