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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.85, 1,332.96 and 303.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.85, 1,332.96 and 303.74 is: 455.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.85 : 1,332.96 = 303.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.85/1,332.96 = 303.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.85x = 1,332.96 × 303.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.85x = 404,873.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,873.27/888.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.50

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