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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.18, 1,330.08 and 453.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.18, 1,330.08 and 453.64 is: 680.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.18 : 1,330.08 = 453.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.18/1,330.08 = 453.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.18x = 1,330.08 × 453.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.18x = 603,377.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,377.49/886.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.87

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