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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.61, 1,329.89 and 309.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.61, 1,329.89 and 309.48 is: 464.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.61 : 1,329.89 = 309.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.61/1,329.89 = 309.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.61x = 1,329.89 × 309.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.61x = 411,572.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,572.81/886.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.21

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