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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.16, 1,329.84 and 454.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.16, 1,329.84 and 454.08 is: 680.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.16 : 1,329.84 = 454.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.16/1,329.84 = 454.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.16x = 1,329.84 × 454.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.16x = 603,853.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,853.75/887.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.66

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