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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.91, 1,329.74 and 453.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.91, 1,329.74 and 453.96 is: 680.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.91 : 1,329.74 = 453.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.91/1,329.74 = 453.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.91x = 1,329.74 × 453.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.91x = 603,646.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,646.50/886.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.62

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