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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.10, 1,328.07 and 330.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.10, 1,328.07 and 330.35 is: 495.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.10 : 1,328.07 = 330.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.10/1,328.07 = 330.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.10x = 1,328.07 × 330.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.10x = 438,731.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,731.24/886.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.13

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