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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.79, 1,329.90 and 323.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.79, 1,329.90 and 323.85 is: 485.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.79 : 1,329.90 = 323.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.79/1,329.90 = 323.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.79x = 1,329.90 × 323.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.79x = 430,688.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,688.12/886.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.67

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