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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.24, 1,323.84 and 450.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.24, 1,323.84 and 450.40 is: 675.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.24 : 1,323.84 = 450.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.24/1,323.84 = 450.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.24x = 1,323.84 × 450.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.24x = 596,257.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,257.54/883.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.08

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