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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.73, 1,324.30 and 449.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.73, 1,324.30 and 449.79 is: 674.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.73 : 1,324.30 = 449.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.73/1,324.30 = 449.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.73x = 1,324.30 × 449.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.73x = 595,651.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,651.65/882.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.78

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