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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.16, 1,327.45 and 300.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.16, 1,327.45 and 300.01 is: 449.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.16 : 1,327.45 = 300.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.16/1,327.45 = 300.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.16x = 1,327.45 × 300.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.16x = 398,251.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,251.41/885.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.92

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