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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.80, 1,326.88 and 451.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.80, 1,326.88 and 451.88 is: 677.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.80 : 1,326.88 = 451.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.80/1,326.88 = 451.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.80x = 1,326.88 × 451.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.80x = 599,590.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,590.53/884.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.66

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