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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.52, 1,326 and 450.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.52, 1,326 and 450.80 is: 676.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.52 : 1,326 = 450.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.52/1,326 = 450.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.52x = 1,326 × 450.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.52x = 597,760.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,760.80/883.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.57

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