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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.90, 1,330.44 and 302.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.90, 1,330.44 and 302.32 is: 453.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.90 : 1,330.44 = 302.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.90/1,330.44 = 302.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.90x = 1,330.44 × 302.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.90x = 402,218.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,218.62/886.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.51

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