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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.19, 1,330.79 and 302.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.19, 1,330.79 and 302.25 is: 453.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.19 : 1,330.79 = 302.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.19/1,330.79 = 302.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.19x = 1,330.79 × 302.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.19x = 402,231.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,231.28/887.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.38

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