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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.56, 1,330.20 and 309.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.56, 1,330.20 and 309.84 is: 464.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.56 : 1,330.20 = 309.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.56/1,330.20 = 309.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.56x = 1,330.20 × 309.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.56x = 412,149.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,149.17/886.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.89

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