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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.31, 1,334.57 and 456.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.31, 1,334.57 and 456.77 is: 685.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.31 : 1,334.57 = 456.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.31/1,334.57 = 456.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.31x = 1,334.57 × 456.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.31x = 609,591.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,591.54/889.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.47

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