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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.98, 1,323.42 and 449.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.98, 1,323.42 and 449.20 is: 674.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.98 : 1,323.42 = 449.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.98/1,323.42 = 449.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.98x = 1,323.42 × 449.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.98x = 594,480.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,480.26/881.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.03

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