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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888, 1,331.76 and 303.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888, 1,331.76 and 303.02 is: 454.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888 : 1,331.76 = 303.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888/1,331.76 = 303.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888x = 1,331.76 × 303.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888x = 403,549.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,549.92/888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.45

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