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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.87, 1,331.99 and 302.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.87, 1,331.99 and 302.82 is: 454.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.87 : 1,331.99 = 302.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.87/1,331.99 = 302.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.87x = 1,331.99 × 302.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.87x = 403,357.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,357.83/887.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.30

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