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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.72, 1,326.06 and 450.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.72, 1,326.06 and 450.88 is: 676.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.72 : 1,326.06 = 450.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.72/1,326.06 = 450.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.72x = 1,326.06 × 450.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.72x = 597,893.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,893.93/883.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.56

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