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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.55, 1,333.80 and 304.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.55, 1,333.80 and 304.35 is: 456.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.55 : 1,333.80 = 304.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.55/1,333.80 = 304.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.55x = 1,333.80 × 304.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.55x = 405,942.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,942.03/889.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.35

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