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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.94, 1,333.32 and 304.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.94, 1,333.32 and 304.30 is: 456.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.94 : 1,333.32 = 304.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.94/1,333.32 = 304.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.94x = 1,333.32 × 304.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.94x = 405,729.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,729.28/888.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.42

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