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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.92, 1,327.76 and 307.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.92, 1,327.76 and 307.48 is: 461.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.92 : 1,327.76 = 307.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.92/1,327.76 = 307.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.92x = 1,327.76 × 307.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.92x = 408,259.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,259.64/884.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.35

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