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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.88, 1,331.81 and 302.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.88, 1,331.81 and 302.72 is: 454.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.88 : 1,331.81 = 302.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.88/1,331.81 = 302.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.88x = 1,331.81 × 302.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.88x = 403,164.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,164.01/887.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.07

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