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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.03, 1,330.27 and 301.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.03, 1,330.27 and 301.93 is: 452.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.03 : 1,330.27 = 301.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.03/1,330.27 = 301.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.03x = 1,330.27 × 301.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.03x = 401,653.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,653.52/887.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.80

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