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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.02, 1,326.32 and 451.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.02, 1,326.32 and 451.27 is: 676.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.02 : 1,326.32 = 451.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.02/1,326.32 = 451.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.02x = 1,326.32 × 451.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.02x = 598,519.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,519.54/885.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.28

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