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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.94, 1,322.49 and 449.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.94, 1,322.49 and 449.19 is: 672.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.94 : 1,322.49 = 449.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.94/1,322.49 = 449.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.94x = 1,322.49 × 449.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.94x = 594,049.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,049.28/882.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.81

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