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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.51, 1,329.45 and 452.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.51, 1,329.45 and 452.97 is: 680.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.51 : 1,329.45 = 452.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.51/1,329.45 = 452.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.51x = 1,329.45 × 452.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.51x = 602,200.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,200.97/885.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.06

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