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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.20, 1,325.86 and 328.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.20, 1,325.86 and 328.88 is: 493.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.20 : 1,325.86 = 328.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.20/1,325.86 = 328.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.20x = 1,325.86 × 328.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.20x = 436,048.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,048.84/884.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.16

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