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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.52, 1,322.48 and 449.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.52, 1,322.48 and 449.08 is: 672.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.52 : 1,322.48 = 449.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.52/1,322.48 = 449.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.52x = 1,322.48 × 449.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.52x = 593,899.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,899.32/882.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.96

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