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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.58, 1,325.52 and 452.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.58, 1,325.52 and 452.04 is: 677.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.58 : 1,325.52 = 452.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.58/1,325.52 = 452.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.58x = 1,325.52 × 452.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.58x = 599,188.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,188.06/884.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.37

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