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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.69, 1,324.10 and 450.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.69, 1,324.10 and 450.25 is: 674.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.69 : 1,324.10 = 450.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.69/1,324.10 = 450.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.69x = 1,324.10 × 450.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.69x = 596,173.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,173.77/883.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.64

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