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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.50, 1,330.98 and 302.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.50, 1,330.98 and 302.40 is: 453.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.50 : 1,330.98 = 302.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.50/1,330.98 = 302.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.50x = 1,330.98 × 302.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.50x = 402,488.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,488.35/887.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.51

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