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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.56, 1,323.54 and 451.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.56, 1,323.54 and 451.56 is: 676.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.56 : 1,323.54 = 451.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.56/1,323.54 = 451.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.56x = 1,323.54 × 451.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.56x = 597,657.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,657.72/883.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.42

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