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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.60, 1,325.82 and 451.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.60, 1,325.82 and 451.64 is: 676.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.60 : 1,325.82 = 451.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.60/1,325.82 = 451.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.60x = 1,325.82 × 451.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.60x = 598,793.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,793.34/884.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.91

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