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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.78, 1,328.52 and 301.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.78, 1,328.52 and 301.20 is: 451.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.78 : 1,328.52 = 301.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.78/1,328.52 = 301.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.78x = 1,328.52 × 301.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.78x = 400,150.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,150.22/885.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.75

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