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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.09, 1,332.96 and 449.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.09, 1,332.96 and 449.65 is: 674.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.09 : 1,332.96 = 449.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.09/1,332.96 = 449.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.09x = 1,332.96 × 449.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.09x = 599,365.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,365.46/888.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.89

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