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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.74, 1,326.45 and 451.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.74, 1,326.45 and 451.58 is: 676.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.74 : 1,326.45 = 451.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.74/1,326.45 = 451.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.74x = 1,326.45 × 451.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.74x = 598,998.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,998.29/885.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.27

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