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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.53, 1,332.45 and 303.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.53, 1,332.45 and 303.39 is: 454.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.53 : 1,332.45 = 303.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.53/1,332.45 = 303.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.53x = 1,332.45 × 303.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.53x = 404,252.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,252.01/888.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.97

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