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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.59, 1,330.57 and 454.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.59, 1,330.57 and 454.64 is: 681.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.59 : 1,330.57 = 454.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.59/1,330.57 = 454.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.59x = 1,330.57 × 454.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.59x = 604,930.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,930.34/887.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.54

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