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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.65, 1,328.48 and 453.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.65, 1,328.48 and 453.11 is: 679.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.65 : 1,328.48 = 453.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.65/1,328.48 = 453.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.65x = 1,328.48 × 453.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.65x = 601,938.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,938.66/885.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.66

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