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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.26, 1,327.62 and 308

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.26, 1,327.62 and 308 is: 461.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.26 : 1,327.62 = 308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.26/1,327.62 = 308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.26x = 1,327.62 × 308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.26x = 408,906.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,906.96/885.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.91

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