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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.82, 1,330.50 and 454.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.82, 1,330.50 and 454.28 is: 681.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.82 : 1,330.50 = 454.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.82/1,330.50 = 454.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.82x = 1,330.50 × 454.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.82x = 604,419.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,419.54/886.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.56

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