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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.44, 1,334.37 and 304.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.44, 1,334.37 and 304.47 is: 456.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.44 : 1,334.37 = 304.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.44/1,334.37 = 304.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.44x = 1,334.37 × 304.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.44x = 406,275.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,275.63/889.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.78

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