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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.94, 1,331.82 and 303.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.94, 1,331.82 and 303.30 is: 454.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.94 : 1,331.82 = 303.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.94/1,331.82 = 303.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.94x = 1,331.82 × 303.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.94x = 403,941.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,941.01/887.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.92

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