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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.72, 1,327.08 and 307.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.72, 1,327.08 and 307.59 is: 461.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.72 : 1,327.08 = 307.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.72/1,327.08 = 307.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.72x = 1,327.08 × 307.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.72x = 408,201.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,201.51/884.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.39

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