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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.24, 1,324.56 and 450.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.24, 1,324.56 and 450.08 is: 674.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.24 : 1,324.56 = 450.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.24/1,324.56 = 450.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.24x = 1,324.56 × 450.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.24x = 596,157.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,157.96/884.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.20

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