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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.97, 1,330.46 and 339.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.97, 1,330.46 and 339.02 is: 508.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.97 : 1,330.46 = 339.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.97/1,330.46 = 339.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.97x = 1,330.46 × 339.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.97x = 451,050.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,050.85/886.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.53

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