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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.76, 1,332.32 and 454.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.76, 1,332.32 and 454.96 is: 682.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.76 : 1,332.32 = 454.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.76/1,332.32 = 454.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.76x = 1,332.32 × 454.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.76x = 606,152.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,152.31/888.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.02

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