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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.87, 1,330.02 and 453.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.87, 1,330.02 and 453.33 is: 680.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.87 : 1,330.02 = 453.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.87/1,330.02 = 453.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.87x = 1,330.02 × 453.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.87x = 602,937.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,937.97/885.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.62

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