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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.39, 1,334.27 and 304.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.39, 1,334.27 and 304.44 is: 456.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.39 : 1,334.27 = 304.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.39/1,334.27 = 304.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.39x = 1,334.27 × 304.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.39x = 406,203.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,203.64/889.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.72

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