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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.30, 1,330.02 and 454.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.30, 1,330.02 and 454.59 is: 680.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.30 : 1,330.02 = 454.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.30/1,330.02 = 454.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.30x = 1,330.02 × 454.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.30x = 604,613.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,613.79/888.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.64

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