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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.80, 1,323.27 and 450.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.80, 1,323.27 and 450.09 is: 673.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.80 : 1,323.27 = 450.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.80/1,323.27 = 450.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.80x = 1,323.27 × 450.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.80x = 595,590.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,590.59/883.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.90

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