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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.45, 1,330.97 and 339.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.45, 1,330.97 and 339.35 is: 508.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.45 : 1,330.97 = 339.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.45/1,330.97 = 339.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.45x = 1,330.97 × 339.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.45x = 451,656.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,656.32/887.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.94

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