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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.06, 1,325.14 and 450.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.06, 1,325.14 and 450.08 is: 673.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.06 : 1,325.14 = 450.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.06/1,325.14 = 450.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.06x = 1,325.14 × 450.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.06x = 596,419.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,419.01/885.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.87

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