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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.33, 1,327.59 and 308.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.33, 1,327.59 and 308.07 is: 461.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.33 : 1,327.59 = 308.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.33/1,327.59 = 308.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.33x = 1,327.59 × 308.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.33x = 408,990.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,990.65/885.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.96

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