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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.08, 1,327.90 and 308

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.08, 1,327.90 and 308 is: 462.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.08 : 1,327.90 = 308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.08/1,327.90 = 308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.08x = 1,327.90 × 308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.08x = 408,993.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,993.20/885.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.10

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