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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.06, 1,330.70 and 454.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.06, 1,330.70 and 454.32 is: 681.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.06 : 1,330.70 = 454.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.06/1,330.70 = 454.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.06x = 1,330.70 × 454.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.06x = 604,561.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,561.35/887.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.53

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