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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.34, 1,327.10 and 300.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.34, 1,327.10 and 300.15 is: 449.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.34 : 1,327.10 = 300.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.34/1,327.10 = 300.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.34x = 1,327.10 × 300.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.34x = 398,327.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,327.56/885.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.91

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