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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.89, 1,334.67 and 451.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.89, 1,334.67 and 451.04 is: 676.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.89 : 1,334.67 = 451.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.89/1,334.67 = 451.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.89x = 1,334.67 × 451.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.89x = 601,982.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,982.88/889.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.47

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