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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.64, 1,331.52 and 302.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.64, 1,331.52 and 302.64 is: 453.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.64 : 1,331.52 = 302.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.64/1,331.52 = 302.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.64x = 1,331.52 × 302.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.64x = 402,971.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,971.21/887.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.98

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