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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.60, 1,330.76 and 454.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.60, 1,330.76 and 454.40 is: 681.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.60 : 1,330.76 = 454.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.60/1,330.76 = 454.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.60x = 1,330.76 × 454.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.60x = 604,697.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,697.34/887.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.27

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