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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.55, 1,324.40 and 449.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.55, 1,324.40 and 449.58 is: 673.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.55 : 1,324.40 = 449.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.55/1,324.40 = 449.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.55x = 1,324.40 × 449.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.55x = 595,421.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,421.50/884.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.13

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