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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.19, 1,323.35 and 449.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.19, 1,323.35 and 449.75 is: 673.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.19 : 1,323.35 = 449.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.19/1,323.35 = 449.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.19x = 1,323.35 × 449.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.19x = 595,174.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,174.41/883.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.89

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