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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.94, 1,330.91 and 302.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.94, 1,330.91 and 302.39 is: 453.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.94 : 1,330.91 = 302.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.94/1,330.91 = 302.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.94x = 1,330.91 × 302.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.94x = 402,461.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,461.02/887.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.25

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