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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.64, 1,327.20 and 307.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.64, 1,327.20 and 307.56 is: 461.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.64 : 1,327.20 = 307.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.64/1,327.20 = 307.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.64x = 1,327.20 × 307.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.64x = 408,193.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,193.63/884.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.42

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