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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.63, 1,330.22 and 309.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.63, 1,330.22 and 309.46 is: 464.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.63 : 1,330.22 = 309.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.63/1,330.22 = 309.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.63x = 1,330.22 × 309.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.63x = 411,649.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,649.88/886.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.29

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