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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.74, 1,328.46 and 454.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.74, 1,328.46 and 454.20 is: 680.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.74 : 1,328.46 = 454.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.74/1,328.46 = 454.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.74x = 1,328.46 × 454.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.74x = 603,386.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,386.53/886.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.45

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