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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.84, 1,324.66 and 450.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.84, 1,324.66 and 450.30 is: 675.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.84 : 1,324.66 = 450.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.84/1,324.66 = 450.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.84x = 1,324.66 × 450.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.84x = 596,486.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,486.65/882.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.65

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