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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.44, 1,324.38 and 450.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.44, 1,324.38 and 450.84 is: 675.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.44 : 1,324.38 = 450.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.44/1,324.38 = 450.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.44x = 1,324.38 × 450.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.44x = 597,083.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,083.48/883.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.86

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