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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.46, 1,330.13 and 339.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.46, 1,330.13 and 339.03 is: 508.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.46 : 1,330.13 = 339.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.46/1,330.13 = 339.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.46x = 1,330.13 × 339.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.46x = 450,954.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,954.82/886.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.72

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