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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.65, 1,985.65 and 446.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.65, 1,985.65 and 446.40 is: 669.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.65 : 1,985.65 = 446.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.65/1,985.65 = 446.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.65x = 1,985.65 × 446.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.65x = 886,395.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,395.83/1,323.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.66

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