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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.28, 1,326.72 and 451.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.28, 1,326.72 and 451.32 is: 677.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.28 : 1,326.72 = 451.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.28/1,326.72 = 451.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.28x = 1,326.72 × 451.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.28x = 598,775.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,775.27/884.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.13

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