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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.56, 1,330.16 and 309.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.56, 1,330.16 and 309.52 is: 464.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.56 : 1,330.16 = 309.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.56/1,330.16 = 309.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.56x = 1,330.16 × 309.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.56x = 411,711.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,711.12/886.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.39

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