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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.52, 1,325.57 and 450.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.52, 1,325.57 and 450.77 is: 675.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.52 : 1,325.57 = 450.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.52/1,325.57 = 450.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.52x = 1,325.57 × 450.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.52x = 597,518.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,518.31/884.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.53

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