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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.83, 1,333.08 and 451.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.83, 1,333.08 and 451.53 is: 676.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.83 : 1,333.08 = 451.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.83/1,333.08 = 451.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.83x = 1,333.08 × 451.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.83x = 601,925.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,925.61/889.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.45

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