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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.52, 1,330.31 and 454.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.52, 1,330.31 and 454.70 is: 681.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.52 : 1,330.31 = 454.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.52/1,330.31 = 454.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.52x = 1,330.31 × 454.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.52x = 604,891.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,891.96/887.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.55

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