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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.27, 1,326.69 and 451.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.27, 1,326.69 and 451.52 is: 676.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.27 : 1,326.69 = 451.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.27/1,326.69 = 451.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.27x = 1,326.69 × 451.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.27x = 599,020.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,020.44/885.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.65

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