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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.31, 1,330.28 and 453.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.31, 1,330.28 and 453.77 is: 681.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.31 : 1,330.28 = 453.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.31/1,330.28 = 453.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.31x = 1,330.28 × 453.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.31x = 603,632.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,632.24/886.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.07

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