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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.40, 1,333.14 and 401.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.40, 1,333.14 and 401.46 is: 602.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.40 : 1,333.14 = 401.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.40/1,333.14 = 401.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.40x = 1,333.14 × 401.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.40x = 535,202.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,202.38/888.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.43

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