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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.10, 1,328.78 and 308.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.10, 1,328.78 and 308.90 is: 463.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.10 : 1,328.78 = 308.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.10/1,328.78 = 308.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.10x = 1,328.78 × 308.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.10x = 410,460.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,460.14/886.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.22

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