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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.88, 1,330.92 and 309.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.88, 1,330.92 and 309.76 is: 464.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.88 : 1,330.92 = 309.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.88/1,330.92 = 309.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.88x = 1,330.92 × 309.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.88x = 412,265.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,265.78/886.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.85

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