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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.94, 1,333.56 and 303.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.94, 1,333.56 and 303.90 is: 455.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.94 : 1,333.56 = 303.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.94/1,333.56 = 303.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.94x = 1,333.56 × 303.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.94x = 405,268.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,268.88/888.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.90

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