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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.33, 1,332.26 and 455.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.33, 1,332.26 and 455.61 is: 683.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.33 : 1,332.26 = 455.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.33/1,332.26 = 455.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.33x = 1,332.26 × 455.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.33x = 606,988.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,988.70/888.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.29

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