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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.59, 1,331.26 and 302.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.59, 1,331.26 and 302.59 is: 453.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.59 : 1,331.26 = 302.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.59/1,331.26 = 302.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.59x = 1,331.26 × 302.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.59x = 402,825.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,825.96/887.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.84

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