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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.64, 1,332.83 and 303.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.64, 1,332.83 and 303.66 is: 455.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.64 : 1,332.83 = 303.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.64/1,332.83 = 303.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.64x = 1,332.83 × 303.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.64x = 404,725.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,725.64/888.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.44

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