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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.09, 1,328.83 and 453.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.09, 1,328.83 and 453.47 is: 679.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.09 : 1,328.83 = 453.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.09/1,328.83 = 453.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.09x = 1,328.83 × 453.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.09x = 602,576.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,576.76/887.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.28

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