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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.71, 1,325.98 and 306.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.71, 1,325.98 and 306.91 is: 459.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.71 : 1,325.98 = 306.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.71/1,325.98 = 306.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.71x = 1,325.98 × 306.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.71x = 406,956.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,956.52/884.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.99

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