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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.92, 1,332.30 and 454.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.92, 1,332.30 and 454.96 is: 682.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.92 : 1,332.30 = 454.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.92/1,332.30 = 454.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.92x = 1,332.30 × 454.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.92x = 606,143.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,143.21/887.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.66

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