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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.78, 1,327.02 and 300.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.78, 1,327.02 and 300.20 is: 450.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.78 : 1,327.02 = 300.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.78/1,327.02 = 300.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.78x = 1,327.02 × 300.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.78x = 398,371.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,371.40/884.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.25

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