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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.44, 1,328.32 and 451.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.44, 1,328.32 and 451.84 is: 677.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.44 : 1,328.32 = 451.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.44/1,328.32 = 451.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.44x = 1,328.32 × 451.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.44x = 600,188.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,188.11/885.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.84

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