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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.22, 1,330.84 and 454.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.22, 1,330.84 and 454.10 is: 681.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.22 : 1,330.84 = 454.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.22/1,330.84 = 454.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.22x = 1,330.84 × 454.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.22x = 604,334.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,334.44/887.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.16

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