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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.90, 1,331.71 and 302.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.90, 1,331.71 and 302.94 is: 454.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.90 : 1,331.71 = 302.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.90/1,331.71 = 302.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.90x = 1,331.71 × 302.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.90x = 403,427.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,427.47/887.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.36

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