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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.22, 1,333.91 and 304.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.22, 1,333.91 and 304.20 is: 456.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.22 : 1,333.91 = 304.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.22/1,333.91 = 304.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.22x = 1,333.91 × 304.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.22x = 405,773.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,773.90/889.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.32

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