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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.02, 1,329.10 and 301.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.02, 1,329.10 and 301.30 is: 451.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.02 : 1,329.10 = 301.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.02/1,329.10 = 301.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.02x = 1,329.10 × 301.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.02x = 400,457.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,457.83/886.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.97

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