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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.98, 1,323.66 and 449.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.98, 1,323.66 and 449.64 is: 674.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.98 : 1,323.66 = 449.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.98/1,323.66 = 449.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.98x = 1,323.66 × 449.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.98x = 595,170.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,170.48/882.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.05

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