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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.74, 1,323.29 and 449.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.74, 1,323.29 and 449.39 is: 673.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.74 : 1,323.29 = 449.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.74/1,323.29 = 449.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.74x = 1,323.29 × 449.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.74x = 594,666.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,666.68/882.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.66

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