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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.24, 1,332.36 and 455.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.24, 1,332.36 and 455.70 is: 683.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.24 : 1,332.36 = 455.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.24/1,332.36 = 455.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.24x = 1,332.36 × 455.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.24x = 607,156.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,156.45/888.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.55

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