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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.31, 1,324.35 and 449.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.31, 1,324.35 and 449.55 is: 674.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.31 : 1,324.35 = 449.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.31/1,324.35 = 449.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.31x = 1,324.35 × 449.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.31x = 595,361.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,361.54/883.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.02

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