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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.02, 1,330.82 and 454.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.02, 1,330.82 and 454.26 is: 680.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.02 : 1,330.82 = 454.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.02/1,330.82 = 454.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.02x = 1,330.82 × 454.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.02x = 604,538.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,538.29/888.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.77

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