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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.62, 1,332.22 and 449.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.62, 1,332.22 and 449.64 is: 674.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.62 : 1,332.22 = 449.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.62/1,332.22 = 449.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.62x = 1,332.22 × 449.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.62x = 599,019.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,019.40/888.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.10

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