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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.40, 887.80 and 454.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.40, 887.80 and 454.24 is: 681.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.40 : 887.80 = 454.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.40/887.80 = 454.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.40x = 887.80 × 454.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.40x = 403,274.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,274.27/591.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.90

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