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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.16, 1,329.48 and 454.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.16, 1,329.48 and 454.62 is: 681.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.16 : 1,329.48 = 454.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.16/1,329.48 = 454.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.16x = 1,329.48 × 454.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.16x = 604,408.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,408.20/887.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.28

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