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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.31, 1,327.38 and 308.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.31, 1,327.38 and 308.05 is: 461.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.31 : 1,327.38 = 308.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.31/1,327.38 = 308.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.31x = 1,327.38 × 308.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.31x = 408,899.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,899.41/885.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.87

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