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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.76, 1,330.30 and 301.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.76, 1,330.30 and 301.73 is: 452.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.76 : 1,330.30 = 301.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.76/1,330.30 = 301.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.76x = 1,330.30 × 301.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.76x = 401,395.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,395.77/886.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.65

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