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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.74, 1,325.31 and 450.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.74, 1,325.31 and 450.58 is: 674.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.74 : 1,325.31 = 450.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.74/1,325.31 = 450.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.74x = 1,325.31 × 450.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.74x = 597,158.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,158.18/884.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.95

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