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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.06, 1,329.65 and 301.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.06, 1,329.65 and 301.85 is: 452.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.06 : 1,329.65 = 301.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.06/1,329.65 = 301.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.06x = 1,329.65 × 301.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.06x = 401,346.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,346.70/887.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.45

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