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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.64, 1,326.50 and 307.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.64, 1,326.50 and 307.38 is: 460.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.64 : 1,326.50 = 307.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.64/1,326.50 = 307.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.64x = 1,326.50 × 307.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.64x = 407,739.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,739.57/884.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.91

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