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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.94, 1,324.86 and 450.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.94, 1,324.86 and 450.09 is: 675.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.94 : 1,324.86 = 450.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.94/1,324.86 = 450.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.94x = 1,324.86 × 450.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.94x = 596,306.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,306.24/882.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.36

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