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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.90, 1,332.53 and 303.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.90, 1,332.53 and 303.79 is: 455.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.90 : 1,332.53 = 303.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.90/1,332.53 = 303.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.90x = 1,332.53 × 303.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.90x = 404,807.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,807.27/888.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.40

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