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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.90, 1,325.97 and 450.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.90, 1,325.97 and 450.90 is: 677.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.90 : 1,325.97 = 450.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.90/1,325.97 = 450.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.90x = 1,325.97 × 450.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.90x = 597,879.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,879.87/882.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.18

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