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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.19, 1,329.29 and 301.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.19, 1,329.29 and 301.25 is: 451.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.19 : 1,329.29 = 301.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.19/1,329.29 = 301.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.19x = 1,329.29 × 301.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.19x = 400,448.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,448.61/886.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.88

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