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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.28, 1,330.95 and 453.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.28, 1,330.95 and 453.93 is: 680.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.28 : 1,330.95 = 453.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.28/1,330.95 = 453.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.28x = 1,330.95 × 453.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.28x = 604,158.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,158.13/887.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.91

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