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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882, 1,322.88 and 449.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882, 1,322.88 and 449.40 is: 674.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882 : 1,322.88 = 449.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882/1,322.88 = 449.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882x = 1,322.88 × 449.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882x = 594,502.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,502.27/882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.04

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