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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.50, 1,338.31 and 453.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.50, 1,338.31 and 453.30 is: 679.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.50 : 1,338.31 = 453.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.50/1,338.31 = 453.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.50x = 1,338.31 × 453.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.50x = 606,655.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,655.92/892.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.73

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