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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.91, 1,330.77 and 454.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.91, 1,330.77 and 454.37 is: 681.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.91 : 1,330.77 = 454.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.91/1,330.77 = 454.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.91x = 1,330.77 × 454.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.91x = 604,655.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,655.31/886.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.76

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