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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.04, 1,328.40 and 452.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.04, 1,328.40 and 452.50 is: 679.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.04 : 1,328.40 = 452.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.04/1,328.40 = 452.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.04x = 1,328.40 × 452.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.04x = 601,101
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,101/885.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.18

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