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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.43, 1,331.13 and 302.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.43, 1,331.13 and 302.43 is: 453.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.43 : 1,331.13 = 302.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.43/1,331.13 = 302.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.43x = 1,331.13 × 302.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.43x = 402,573.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,573.65/887.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.64

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