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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.28, 1,332.72 and 455.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.28, 1,332.72 and 455.32 is: 683.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.28 : 1,332.72 = 455.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.28/1,332.72 = 455.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.28x = 1,332.72 × 455.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.28x = 606,814.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,814.07/888.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.13

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