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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.01, 1,332.11 and 303.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.01, 1,332.11 and 303.07 is: 454.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.01 : 1,332.11 = 303.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.01/1,332.11 = 303.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.01x = 1,332.11 × 303.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.01x = 403,714.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,714.40/888.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.63

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