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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.90, 1,326.19 and 328.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.90, 1,326.19 and 328.95 is: 493.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.90 : 1,326.19 = 328.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.90/1,326.19 = 328.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.90x = 1,326.19 × 328.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.90x = 436,249.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,249.99/883.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.55

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