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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.84, 1,323.17 and 449.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.84, 1,323.17 and 449.30 is: 674.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.84 : 1,323.17 = 449.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.84/1,323.17 = 449.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.84x = 1,323.17 × 449.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.84x = 594,491.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,491.42/881.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.15

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