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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.30, 1,324.01 and 449.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.30, 1,324.01 and 449.34 is: 672.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.30 : 1,324.01 = 449.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.30/1,324.01 = 449.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.30x = 1,324.01 × 449.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.30x = 594,930.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,930.65/884.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.77

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