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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.88, 1,329.18 and 453.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.88, 1,329.18 and 453.52 is: 680.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.88 : 1,329.18 = 453.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.88/1,329.18 = 453.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.88x = 1,329.18 × 453.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.88x = 602,809.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,809.71/885.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.46

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