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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.96, 1,328.72 and 300.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.96, 1,328.72 and 300.94 is: 451.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.96 : 1,328.72 = 300.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.96/1,328.72 = 300.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.96x = 1,328.72 × 300.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.96x = 399,864.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,864.33/885.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.33

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