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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.44, 1,333.20 and 455.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.44, 1,333.20 and 455.64 is: 683.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.44 : 1,333.20 = 455.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.44/1,333.20 = 455.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.44x = 1,333.20 × 455.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.44x = 607,459.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,459.25/888.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.74

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