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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886, 1,328.76 and 301.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886, 1,328.76 and 301.02 is: 451.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886 : 1,328.76 = 301.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886/1,328.76 = 301.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886x = 1,328.76 × 301.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886x = 399,983.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,983.34/886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.45

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