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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.97, 1,328.95 and 308.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.97, 1,328.95 and 308.84 is: 463.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.97 : 1,328.95 = 308.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.97/1,328.95 = 308.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.97x = 1,328.95 × 308.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.97x = 410,432.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,432.92/885.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.26

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