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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.07, 1,328.84 and 308.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.07, 1,328.84 and 308.81 is: 463.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.07 : 1,328.84 = 308.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.07/1,328.84 = 308.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.07x = 1,328.84 × 308.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.07x = 410,362.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,362.02/886.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.12

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