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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.96, 1,326.08 and 450.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.96, 1,326.08 and 450.88 is: 676.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.96 : 1,326.08 = 450.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.96/1,326.08 = 450.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.96x = 1,326.08 × 450.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.96x = 597,902.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,902.95/883.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.39

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