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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.47, 1,333.35 and 450.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.47, 1,333.35 and 450.53 is: 675.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.47 : 1,333.35 = 450.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.47/1,333.35 = 450.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.47x = 1,333.35 × 450.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.47x = 600,714.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,714.18/889.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.36

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