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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.09, 1,329.39 and 301.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.09, 1,329.39 and 301.14 is: 451.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.09 : 1,329.39 = 301.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.09/1,329.39 = 301.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.09x = 1,329.39 × 301.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.09x = 400,332.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,332.50/886.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.80

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