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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.65, 1,328.46 and 308.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.65, 1,328.46 and 308.53 is: 462.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.65 : 1,328.46 = 308.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.65/1,328.46 = 308.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.65x = 1,328.46 × 308.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.65x = 409,863.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,863.12/885.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.78

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