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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.81, 1,326.63 and 307.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.81, 1,326.63 and 307.55 is: 461.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.81 : 1,326.63 = 307.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.81/1,326.63 = 307.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.81x = 1,326.63 × 307.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.81x = 408,005.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,005.06/884.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.12

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