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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.18, 1,331.45 and 454.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.18, 1,331.45 and 454.83 is: 681.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.18 : 1,331.45 = 454.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.18/1,331.45 = 454.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.18x = 1,331.45 × 454.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.18x = 605,583.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,583.40/888.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.83

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