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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.22, 1,333.38 and 304.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.22, 1,333.38 and 304.04 is: 455.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.22 : 1,333.38 = 304.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.22/1,333.38 = 304.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.22x = 1,333.38 × 304.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.22x = 405,400.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,400.86/889.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.91

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