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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.95, 1,333.37 and 303.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.95, 1,333.37 and 303.93 is: 455.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.95 : 1,333.37 = 303.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.95/1,333.37 = 303.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.95x = 1,333.37 × 303.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.95x = 405,251.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,251.90/888.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.88

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