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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.12, 1,327.74 and 308.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.12, 1,327.74 and 308.04 is: 462.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.12 : 1,327.74 = 308.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.12/1,327.74 = 308.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.12x = 1,327.74 × 308.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.12x = 408,997.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,997.03/885.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.08

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