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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.76, 1,324.82 and 449.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.76, 1,324.82 and 449.96 is: 674.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.76 : 1,324.82 = 449.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.76/1,324.82 = 449.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.76x = 1,324.82 × 449.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.76x = 596,116.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,116.01/883.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.52

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