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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.09, 1,325.03 and 450.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.09, 1,325.03 and 450.55 is: 676.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.09 : 1,325.03 = 450.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.09/1,325.03 = 450.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.09x = 1,325.03 × 450.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.09x = 596,986.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,986.77/883.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.02

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