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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.50, 1,325.61 and 450.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.50, 1,325.61 and 450.42 is: 675.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.50 : 1,325.61 = 450.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.50/1,325.61 = 450.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.50x = 1,325.61 × 450.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.50x = 597,081.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,081.26/883.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.81

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