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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.36, 1,322.73 and 449.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.36, 1,322.73 and 449.01 is: 673.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.36 : 1,322.73 = 449.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.36/1,322.73 = 449.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.36x = 1,322.73 × 449.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.36x = 593,919.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,919.00/882.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.10

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