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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.68, 1,323.34 and 449.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.68, 1,323.34 and 449.16 is: 674.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.68 : 1,323.34 = 449.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.68/1,323.34 = 449.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.68x = 1,323.34 × 449.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.68x = 594,391.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,391.39/881.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.16

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