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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.04, 1,333.28 and 454.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.04, 1,333.28 and 454.88 is: 682.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.04 : 1,333.28 = 454.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.04/1,333.28 = 454.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.04x = 1,333.28 × 454.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.04x = 606,482.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,482.41/889.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.18

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