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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.70, 1,327.07 and 307.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.70, 1,327.07 and 307.57 is: 461.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.70 : 1,327.07 = 307.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.70/1,327.07 = 307.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.70x = 1,327.07 × 307.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.70x = 408,165.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,165.38/884.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.36

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