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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.23, 1,329.48 and 301.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.23, 1,329.48 and 301.32 is: 452.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.23 : 1,329.48 = 301.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.23/1,329.48 = 301.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.23x = 1,329.48 × 301.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.23x = 400,598.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,598.91/886.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.03

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