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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.66, 1,329.65 and 301.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.66, 1,329.65 and 301.51 is: 452.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.66 : 1,329.65 = 301.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.66/1,329.65 = 301.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.66x = 1,329.65 × 301.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.66x = 400,903.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,903.53/886.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.15

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