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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.96, 1,332 and 303.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.96, 1,332 and 303.02 is: 454.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.96 : 1,332 = 303.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.96/1,332 = 303.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.96x = 1,332 × 303.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.96x = 403,622.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,622.64/887.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.55

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