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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.89, 1,328.51 and 300.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.89, 1,328.51 and 300.80 is: 451.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.89 : 1,328.51 = 300.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.89/1,328.51 = 300.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.89x = 1,328.51 × 300.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.89x = 399,607.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,607.66/885.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.08

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