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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.82, 1,323.51 and 449.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.82, 1,323.51 and 449.28 is: 674.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.82 : 1,323.51 = 449.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.82/1,323.51 = 449.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.82x = 1,323.51 × 449.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.82x = 594,626.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,626.57/881.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.32

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