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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.19, 1,327.79 and 300.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.19, 1,327.79 and 300.25 is: 450.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.19 : 1,327.79 = 300.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.19/1,327.79 = 300.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.19x = 1,327.79 × 300.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.19x = 398,675.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,675.60/885.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.38

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