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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.02, 1,330.81 and 454.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.02, 1,330.81 and 454.27 is: 680.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.02 : 1,330.81 = 454.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.02/1,330.81 = 454.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.02x = 1,330.81 × 454.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.02x = 604,547.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,547.06/888.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.78

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