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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.99, 1,327.32 and 453.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.99, 1,327.32 and 453.45 is: 679.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.99 : 1,327.32 = 453.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.99/1,327.32 = 453.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.99x = 1,327.32 × 453.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.99x = 601,873.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,873.25/885.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.32

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