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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.79, 1,327.77 and 451.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.79, 1,327.77 and 451.98 is: 678.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.79 : 1,327.77 = 451.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.79/1,327.77 = 451.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.79x = 1,327.77 × 451.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.79x = 600,125.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,125.48/884.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.27

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