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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.84, 1,329.44 and 453.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.84, 1,329.44 and 453.89 is: 680.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.84 : 1,329.44 = 453.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.84/1,329.44 = 453.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.84x = 1,329.44 × 453.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.84x = 603,419.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,419.52/886.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.42

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