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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.47, 1,328.28 and 269.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.47, 1,328.28 and 269.23 is: 403.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.47 : 1,328.28 = 269.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.47/1,328.28 = 269.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.47x = 1,328.28 × 269.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.47x = 357,616.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,616.15/885.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.87

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