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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.36, 1,325.72 and 451.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.36, 1,325.72 and 451.02 is: 676.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.36 : 1,325.72 = 451.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.36/1,325.72 = 451.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.36x = 1,325.72 × 451.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.36x = 597,926.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,926.23/884.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.11

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