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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.16, 1,324.98 and 451.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.16, 1,324.98 and 451.62 is: 676.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.16 : 1,324.98 = 451.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.16/1,324.98 = 451.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.16x = 1,324.98 × 451.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.16x = 598,387.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,387.47/884.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.79

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