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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.84, 1,327.41 and 307.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.84, 1,327.41 and 307.71 is: 461.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.84 : 1,327.41 = 307.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.84/1,327.41 = 307.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.84x = 1,327.41 × 307.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.84x = 408,457.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,457.33/884.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.62

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