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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.06, 1,326.66 and 307.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.06, 1,326.66 and 307.50 is: 460.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.06 : 1,326.66 = 307.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.06/1,326.66 = 307.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.06x = 1,326.66 × 307.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.06x = 407,947.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,947.95/885.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.93

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