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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.62, 1,328.49 and 308.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.62, 1,328.49 and 308.54 is: 462.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.62 : 1,328.49 = 308.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.62/1,328.49 = 308.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.62x = 1,328.49 × 308.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.62x = 409,892.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,892.30/885.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.83

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