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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.52, 1,328.81 and 453.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.52, 1,328.81 and 453.70 is: 680.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.52 : 1,328.81 = 453.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.52/1,328.81 = 453.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.52x = 1,328.81 × 453.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.52x = 602,881.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,881.10/886.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.05

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