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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.24, 1,333.89 and 304.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.24, 1,333.89 and 304.25 is: 456.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.24 : 1,333.89 = 304.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.24/1,333.89 = 304.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.24x = 1,333.89 × 304.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.24x = 405,836.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,836.03/889.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.39

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