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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.59, 1,324.28 and 450.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.59, 1,324.28 and 450.05 is: 675.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.59 : 1,324.28 = 450.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.59/1,324.28 = 450.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.59x = 1,324.28 × 450.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.59x = 595,986.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,986.72/882.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.27

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