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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.16, 1,328.80 and 330.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.16, 1,328.80 and 330.68 is: 495.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.16 : 1,328.80 = 330.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.16/1,328.80 = 330.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.16x = 1,328.80 × 330.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.16x = 439,405.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,405.93/886.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.85

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