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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.76, 1,327.26 and 307.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.76, 1,327.26 and 307.50 is: 461.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.76 : 1,327.26 = 307.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.76/1,327.26 = 307.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.76x = 1,327.26 × 307.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.76x = 408,132.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,132.45/884.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.29

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