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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.78, 1,323.90 and 449.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.78, 1,323.90 and 449.88 is: 674.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.78 : 1,323.90 = 449.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.78/1,323.90 = 449.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.78x = 1,323.90 × 449.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.78x = 595,596.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,596.13/882.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.68

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