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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884, 1,325.88 and 451.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884, 1,325.88 and 451.40 is: 677.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884 : 1,325.88 = 451.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884/1,325.88 = 451.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884x = 1,325.88 × 451.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884x = 598,502.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,502.23/884
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.04

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