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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.51, 1,330.80 and 302.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.51, 1,330.80 and 302.26 is: 453.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.51 : 1,330.80 = 302.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.51/1,330.80 = 302.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.51x = 1,330.80 × 302.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.51x = 402,244.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,244.45/887.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.23

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