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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.28, 1,325.22 and 450.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.28, 1,325.22 and 450.32 is: 675.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.28 : 1,325.22 = 450.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.28/1,325.22 = 450.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.28x = 1,325.22 × 450.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.28x = 596,773.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,773.07/883.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.63

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