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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.48, 1,326.80 and 451.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.48, 1,326.80 and 451.20 is: 676.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.48 : 1,326.80 = 451.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.48/1,326.80 = 451.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.48x = 1,326.80 × 451.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.48x = 598,652.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,652.16/884.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.84

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