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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.46, 1,331.40 and 454.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.46, 1,331.40 and 454.50 is: 681.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.46 : 1,331.40 = 454.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.46/1,331.40 = 454.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.46x = 1,331.40 × 454.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.46x = 605,121.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,121.30/887.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.86

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