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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.54, 1,333.65 and 456

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.54, 1,333.65 and 456 is: 684.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.54 : 1,333.65 = 456 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.54/1,333.65 = 456/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.54x = 1,333.65 × 456
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.54x = 608,144.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,144.40/888.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.43

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