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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.24, 1,330.95 and 302.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.24, 1,330.95 and 302.24 is: 453.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.24 : 1,330.95 = 302.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.24/1,330.95 = 302.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.24x = 1,330.95 × 302.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.24x = 402,270.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,270.79/887.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.39

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