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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.65, 1,334.44 and 304.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.65, 1,334.44 and 304.46 is: 456.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.65 : 1,334.44 = 304.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.65/1,334.44 = 304.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.65x = 1,334.44 × 304.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.65x = 406,282.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,282.31/889.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.68

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