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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.04, 1,331.40 and 454.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.04, 1,331.40 and 454.50 is: 682.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.04 : 1,331.40 = 454.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.04/1,331.40 = 454.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.04x = 1,331.40 × 454.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.04x = 605,121.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,121.30/887.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.18

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