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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.55, 1,328.34 and 300.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.55, 1,328.34 and 300.44 is: 450.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.55 : 1,328.34 = 300.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.55/1,328.34 = 300.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.55x = 1,328.34 × 300.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.55x = 399,086.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,086.47/885.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.67

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