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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.78, 1,334.86 and 304.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.78, 1,334.86 and 304.83 is: 457.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.78 : 1,334.86 = 304.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.78/1,334.86 = 304.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.78x = 1,334.86 × 304.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.78x = 406,901.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,901.27/889.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.30

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