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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.30, 1,325.52 and 451.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.30, 1,325.52 and 451.59 is: 676.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.30 : 1,325.52 = 451.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.30/1,325.52 = 451.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.30x = 1,325.52 × 451.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.30x = 598,591.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,591.58/885.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.15

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