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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.74, 1,326.29 and 451.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.74, 1,326.29 and 451.39 is: 676.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.74 : 1,326.29 = 451.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.74/1,326.29 = 451.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.74x = 1,326.29 × 451.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.74x = 598,674.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,674.04/884.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.67

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