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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.92, 1,328.84 and 300.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.92, 1,328.84 and 300.90 is: 451.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.92 : 1,328.84 = 300.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.92/1,328.84 = 300.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.92x = 1,328.84 × 300.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.92x = 399,846.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,846.78/885.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.33

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