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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.57, 1,334.12 and 304.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.57, 1,334.12 and 304.74 is: 457.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.57 : 1,334.12 = 304.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.57/1,334.12 = 304.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.57x = 1,334.12 × 304.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.57x = 406,561.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,561.01/889.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.03

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