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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.59, 1,327.28 and 452.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.59, 1,327.28 and 452.05 is: 678.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.59 : 1,327.28 = 452.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.59/1,327.28 = 452.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.59x = 1,327.28 × 452.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.59x = 599,996.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,996.92/884.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.28

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