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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.95, 1,332.09 and 302.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.95, 1,332.09 and 302.92 is: 454.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.95 : 1,332.09 = 302.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.95/1,332.09 = 302.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.95x = 1,332.09 × 302.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.95x = 403,515.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,515.19/887.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.44

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