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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.36, 1,324.23 and 450.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.36, 1,324.23 and 450.01 is: 674.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.36 : 1,324.23 = 450.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.36/1,324.23 = 450.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.36x = 1,324.23 × 450.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.36x = 595,916.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,916.74/883.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.60

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