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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.58, 1,340.16 and 454.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.58, 1,340.16 and 454.54 is: 681.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.58 : 1,340.16 = 454.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.58/1,340.16 = 454.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.58x = 1,340.16 × 454.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.58x = 609,156.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,156.33/893.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.70

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