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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.49, 1,329.57 and 454.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.49, 1,329.57 and 454.95 is: 681.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.49 : 1,329.57 = 454.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.49/1,329.57 = 454.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.49x = 1,329.57 × 454.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.49x = 604,887.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,887.87/887.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.57

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