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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.60, 1,328.82 and 453.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.60, 1,328.82 and 453.64 is: 679.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.60 : 1,328.82 = 453.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.60/1,328.82 = 453.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.60x = 1,328.82 × 453.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.60x = 602,805.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,805.90/886.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.91

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