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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.56, 1,331.21 and 302.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.56, 1,331.21 and 302.58 is: 453.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.56 : 1,331.21 = 302.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.56/1,331.21 = 302.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.56x = 1,331.21 × 302.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.56x = 402,796.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,796.49/887.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.82

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