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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.59, 1,328.99 and 308.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.59, 1,328.99 and 308.46 is: 462.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.59 : 1,328.99 = 308.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.59/1,328.99 = 308.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.59x = 1,328.99 × 308.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.59x = 409,943.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,943.70/885.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.91

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