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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.13, 1,327.69 and 300.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.13, 1,327.69 and 300.13 is: 450.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.13 : 1,327.69 = 300.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.13/1,327.69 = 300.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.13x = 1,327.69 × 300.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.13x = 398,479.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,479.60/885.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.19

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