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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.46, 1,323.75 and 449.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.46, 1,323.75 and 449.50 is: 674.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.46 : 1,323.75 = 449.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.46/1,323.75 = 449.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.46x = 1,323.75 × 449.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.46x = 595,025.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,025.63/882.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.28

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