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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.04, 1,332.90 and 455.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.04, 1,332.90 and 455.50 is: 683.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.04 : 1,332.90 = 455.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.04/1,332.90 = 455.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.04x = 1,332.90 × 455.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.04x = 607,135.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,135.95/888.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.68

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