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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.84, 1,330.67 and 454.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.84, 1,330.67 and 454.30 is: 681.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.84 : 1,330.67 = 454.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.84/1,330.67 = 454.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.84x = 1,330.67 × 454.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.84x = 604,523.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,523.38/886.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.66

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