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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.37, 1,326.27 and 450.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.37, 1,326.27 and 450.83 is: 676.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.37 : 1,326.27 = 450.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.37/1,326.27 = 450.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.37x = 1,326.27 × 450.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.37x = 597,922.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,922.30/883.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.87

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