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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.31, 1,325.57 and 450.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.31, 1,325.57 and 450.77 is: 676.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.31 : 1,325.57 = 450.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.31/1,325.57 = 450.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.31x = 1,325.57 × 450.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.31x = 597,518.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,518.31/883.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.46

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