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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.37, 1,326.56 and 300.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.37, 1,326.56 and 300.03 is: 450.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.37 : 1,326.56 = 300.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.37/1,326.56 = 300.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.37x = 1,326.56 × 300.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.37x = 398,007.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,007.80/884.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.05

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