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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.03, 1,331.77 and 302.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.03, 1,331.77 and 302.93 is: 454.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.03 : 1,331.77 = 302.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.03/1,331.77 = 302.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.03x = 1,331.77 × 302.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.03x = 403,433.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,433.09/888.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.30

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