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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.91, 1,326.54 and 307.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.91, 1,326.54 and 307.38 is: 460.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.91 : 1,326.54 = 307.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.91/1,326.54 = 307.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.91x = 1,326.54 × 307.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.91x = 407,751.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,751.87/884.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.78

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