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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.94, 1,329.12 and 300.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.94, 1,329.12 and 300.97 is: 451.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.94 : 1,329.12 = 300.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.94/1,329.12 = 300.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.94x = 1,329.12 × 300.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.94x = 400,025.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,025.25/885.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.53

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