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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.46, 1,329.69 and 270.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.46, 1,329.69 and 270.17 is: 405.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.46 : 1,329.69 = 270.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.46/1,329.69 = 270.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.46x = 1,329.69 × 270.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.46x = 359,235.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,235.70/886.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.25

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