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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.86, 1,324.98 and 450.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.86, 1,324.98 and 450.51 is: 675.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.86 : 1,324.98 = 450.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.86/1,324.98 = 450.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.86x = 1,324.98 × 450.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.86x = 596,916.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,916.74/883.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.35

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