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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.54, 1,329.15 and 453

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.54, 1,329.15 and 453 is: 679.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.54 : 1,329.15 = 453 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.54/1,329.15 = 453/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.54x = 1,329.15 × 453
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.54x = 602,104.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,104.95/885.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.93

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